NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA) PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Regional
Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital
in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest
of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range
ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including
orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and
vascular services. Job Location – Duke Regional Hospital Job
Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to
pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures. Job
Responsibilities and Duties - Administer general anesthetics to
render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and
other medical procedures; take necessary remedial action to
aspirate secretions from throat larynx and trachea as required. -
Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and
equipment for the administration of anesthetics; assemble gas
machine and test to insure proper functioning; ensure availability
of proper type blood for emergency use. - Study patient records to
determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient; monitor vital
signs during course of procedure; take necessary action to ensure a
near normal physiological status of the patient. - Prepare patients
for anesthesia to include explaining procedures and positioning
patient on operating room table; record condition of patient and
type of anesthetic used on patient's chart. - Assist in moving
patient from operating room to recovery area; check patient
periodically and take remedial measures to alleviate unfavorable
post anesthesia effects as required. - Supervise and instruct
student nurse anesthetists in the administration of general
anesthetics; assist in evaluating clinical performance and
progress; instruct residents, interns and allied health students in
the procedures and techniques of anesthesiology. - Disassemble
equipment and clean work area; report necessary equipment repairs
and adjustments to proper personnel. - Maintain records of each
anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to
activities. - Perform other related duties incidental to the work
described herein. Job Eligibility Requirements Education - Graduate
of an accredited MSN or DNP or DNAP CNRA program Certification -
CRNA - Eligibility for certification by the AANA as a certified
Nurse Anesthetist is required for new grads. Licensure - Current RN
licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to
practice as a CRNA Experience - New grads welcome to apply, no
experience required beyond CRNA education and training Job Hours
PRN position, day shift Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related
conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to
create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity,
and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust
exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity
of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To
achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the
community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all
individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All
members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these
values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke
University and Duke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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