Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Stipend Program

Duke Careers

. Provide RNs the opportunity to attend, or continue attending, an accredited school of nurse anesthesia .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current enrollment in an accredited Master's degree program in nurse anesthesia. Possesses critical care experience and holds active RN licensure, preparing for a transition to a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role.

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Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)Master's Degree In Nurse AnesthesiaCritical Care ExperienceCurrent RN LicensureCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Industry Keywords

Accredited School Of Nurse AnesthesiaState Accrediting AgencyCouncil On Accreditation Of The American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)SRNA Hiring Stipend ProgramHospital Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide RNs the opportunity to attend, or continue attending, an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
Participate in the SRNA hiring stipend program
Complete a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school
Convert to a CRNA position at Duke upon commencement of work as a CRNA
Work in a hospital setting as a CRNA after completing the program

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSN is required
Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
At least 2 years of critical care experience to be accepted into the program
Must have current RN licensure
RN's must apply and be accepted into this program

Benefits

Comp & perks

$45,000 lump sum payment to the SRNA while in school in return for a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school
$60,000 commitment bonus paid in $10,000 installments every 6 months within 3 years upon starting employment/converting to a CRNA position at Duke
$15,000 annual stipend for 1.0 FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE, paid monthly based on FTE status
$2,500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
$8,000 relocation budget for CRNAs who reside and relocate 50 miles or more to live near the Duke facility