Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Hickory, NC, 28601, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- CRNA
- Anesthesia Care
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care for various surgical and procedural cases, including general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedic, and robotic procedures, in a hospital setting. This full-time position involves working with a medical direction model, managing a high patient volume with a mix of low to high acuity cases, and includes on-call responsibilities both in-house and from home. The role offers competitive compensation with benefits including sign-on and relocation bonuses, and is based in Hickory, NC, close to Charlotte.
CRNA opening in Hickory, NC (Permanent)1 hour to Charlotte, NC - Full-time CRNA position with schedule contingent on departmental needs at the time of hire. - Currently, all in-house call positions are filled, but there may be home call obligations. - Potential urgent home call every 1:6 weekends and potential second call from home every 1:6 weekends. - Call incentives available for in-house and second call.Types of Cases: - No neuro or cardiac cases. - Healthy pediatrics (ENT/Dental), General Surgery, OB/GYN (C-sections), Endo, Urology, Ortho/Ortho-Spine, Vascular, Robotic Cases, Pulmonary (Bronchoscopy/Navigational Bronchoscopy/ION Robotic Procedures).Patient Volume:13-16 room starts daily, 50-70 cases per day.Patients range from low acuity (ASA 1) to high acuity (ASA 4-5).Supervision Model:Medical direction 1:4.CRNAs are hospital employees; anesthesiologists operate independently.CRNAs provide labor epidural placement 24/7.Facilities Covered:Main OR, ASC (opening in 2026), Labor & Delivery (epidurals, C-sections), Out of OR procedures (MRI, EP/Cardiology, Invasive procedures such as CT, US, Angio, Kypho, Rad).EMR System:Meditech (hospital), Talis (AIMS).Compensation & Benefits:Salary: $210,648 - $358,101, based on experience.Opportunity to earn additional compensation through extra shifts.$30,000 sign-on bonus.$10,000 relocation assistance.Hickory, NC, offers a high quality of life with a lower cost of living, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation. Located within easy driving distance of Charlotte ( 60 miles), it provides a great balance of suburban comfort and urban accessibility.




