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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join its anesthesia team. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week and is benefits eligible. The posted pay range is $99.75 to $159.60.

Highlights of the role include a day off following a call shift, no second call shift, and the ability to push induction drugs. Schedules mix 8-hour and 10-hour shifts to support work-life balance. The CRNA would provide anesthesia using safe, quality techniques during inpatient procedures as part of a team-focused approach to patient care.

The package includes continuing medical education reimbursement of up to $2,500 plus up to five extra PTO days per year. Paid time off accrues starting at 25 days per year and can be used for vacation, illness, holidays, and personal matters. Parental leave covers six weeks for the birthing parent and four weeks of paid leave for other parents.

Retirement contributions from the employer can reach 6 percent. A recruitment incentive of up to $100,000 is available for eligible candidates, along with transition assistance of up to $7,500. Student anesthetists in their final year may receive monthly educational assistance payments of up to $12,000, subject to eligibility.

Candidates need to have graduated from an accredited nurse anesthesia program and hold a master's degree or higher. Required credentials include North Carolina registered nurse licensure and current certification or recertification as a nurse anesthetist from the National Board, along with current CPR, ACLS, and BLS certification. Strong verbal and written communication and demonstrated clinical competency within granted privileges are also expected.

The hospital sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is part of a large health system while retaining the feel of a small community hospital. Wilkesboro offers a revitalized historic downtown, a music scene, mountain scenery, and outdoor recreation, and is minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock.

Advocate Health, the parent organization, is a large nonprofit integrated health system headquartered in Charlotte. Its total rewards include health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, defined contribution retirement plans with employer match, and an educational assistance program. Base pay is set within the posted range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.