There’s More to a CRNA Career at Atrium Health
A CRNA career at Atrium Health opens a world of possibilities that few other health systems can offer. With our CRNA opportunities, you can hone or expand your clinical skills and expertise within a leading regional health system that offers great pay, exceptional benefits, flexible scheduling and diverse opportunities. But that’s just the beginning. There’s so much more to being an Atrium CRNA.
You’ll Be More Trusted
Our CRNAs are integral members of our Anesthesia Care Teams. Here, you’ll be trusted to apply your professional knowledge and maximize your training in a learning health organization to ensure the safety of our patients through best practice anesthesia modalities.
You’ll Have More Opportunities
Whatever you’re looking to accomplish in your CRNA career, you can find it at Atrium Health. We offer world-class surgical services for both adult and pediatric patients that range from routine to highly advanced, cutting-edge procedures few other health systems in the region can offer.
With 40 hospitals and over 1,400 care locations throughout North and South Carolina, our expansive network offers a diverse selection of practice environments where you can build or further your career. Whether you’re seeking to be part of an integrated surgical team in an acute hospital setting or in a free-standing independent endoscopy center, we have something for you here.
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Practice with a Surgical Leader
At Atrium Health, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest-quality surgical care and expertise. We continually advance our capabilities through innovative surgical techniques, technologies and research to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Atrium Health CRNAs partner with world-class anesthesiologists within a surgical program that is:
• A comprehensive program that includes one of the most active transplant centers in North Carolina and several U.S. News & World Report high‑achieving programs, including Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Urology, as well as a Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Program and an internationally recognized abdominal wall reconstruction program. Atrium Health is also the only program in the region performing robotic and minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgeries. Robust obstetrical programs support more than 7,000 deliveries annually at the main campus, with CRNAs providing regional anesthesia for OB patients.
• Consistently achieving top surgical outcomes through the American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).
• Actively engaged in innovative clinical and translational research.
• Part of the Carolinas Acute Care Surgery Network and Trauma Research Center.
• The nation’s first accredited Center of Excellence for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®).
Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission — to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all — begins with our commitment to inclusion. We believe every Atrium Health teammate brings a unique perspective, experience and vision that contributes to our success. Just as an atrium is a place filled with light, Atrium Health strives to be a gathering ground where diverse thinkers connect and collaborate.
Better Care for Patients and Providers Alike
Taking excellent care of patients starts with taking care of our clinical teams. As a clinician‑led organization, we prioritize wellness, balance and flexibility through programs and resources that support both professional and personal well‑being, including:
• Highly competitive pay regionally and nationally
• LiveWELL programs supporting physical, financial and personal well‑being for teammates and families
• Flexible scheduling options
• Epic integration to streamline charting and workflow management
Always Leading. Always Learning.
Atrium Health is a teaching system that blends academic and specialty medicine. CRNAs contribute to the education and mentorship of student registered nurse anesthetists across surgical units and ambulatory care centers. Our CRNAs also serve as leaders, participating in committees and councils that shape the future of healthcare while advancing their professional growth.
Quality of Life
Life in North and South Carolina offers the best of southern charm, vibrant urban experiences, family‑friendly suburbs and scenic outdoor living — all with a lower cost of living and exceptional quality of life.
Atrium Health’s expansive footprint makes it easy to find a community that fits your lifestyle, from urban neighborhoods rich in culture and entertainment to peaceful rural settings just minutes from the city.
With temperate weather year‑round, you’ll enjoy abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation including golf, hiking, biking and state parks. Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Hurricanes or experience NASCAR at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Arts and culture thrive through symphonies, museums, theater and community festivals, while food lovers enjoy a diverse culinary scene featuring Michelin‑recognized dining, global cuisine, gastropubs, craft breweries and renowned Carolina BBQ.
Many communities within the Atrium Health service area consistently rank among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S., including Charlotte, NC, which earned a top‑10 ranking in 2020–2021.
Contact Us
Want to learn more about being a CRNA at Atrium Health?
Email futureCRNA@advocatehealth.org