CRNA – Nocturnist (Inpatient)

About the role

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our dynamic Inpatient Anesthesia Team in Winston Salem, NC. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic health system, and our Winston Salem Campus is a level 1 trauma center. While working in the Inpatient Anesthesia Department, you will expand your skillset by working on a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to: Orthopedic, Vascular, Burns, Cardiothoracic (specific team), Neurology, ENT, General/Abdominal, Robotic, Gynecology. Other cases you may experience, outside of the day-to-day, include: EP, IR, MRI, Burn Tank, Brachytherapy, and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad offer affordable living (housing costs 31% below the national average), great schools, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich quality of life with walking/biking trails, acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, Southern cuisine, and artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia using safe and quality techniques during inpatient procedures.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists – opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students.
• Use medical decision‑making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan to ensure peri‑operative and anesthesia care, being sensitive to co‑morbidities and age & developmental guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical team when needed for effective team‑based care.
• Uphold patient safety, drive quality improvement, and promote infection prevention within job responsibilities and initiatives.
• Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care.
• Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program; Master’s degree or higher required.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Currently certified or recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board.
• Current CPR certification – ACLS, BLS.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: flexible work schedule options – multiple 11, 12, and 13‑hour shift options, hybrid shifts (mix of 8 & 12), and weekend options.
• Generous commencement incentive: up to $140,000 in recruitment incentives (eligibility‑based).
• CME Reimbursement: up to $2,500 and additional PTO days per year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO: accrual starts at 25 days per year, usable for vacation, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: six weeks of paid birthing‑mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: up to 6% employer‑paid retirement contributions.
• Transition Bonus: up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by consistently high patient volume.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule options including 11