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Anesthetist roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, which means Australian-trained anesthetists can pursue sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery. U.S. hospitals and surgical centers file a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment, and your two-year E-3 status is renewable indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying position.
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Requisition Number: 269090
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Apr 21, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
SRNA Stipend
$45,000 lump sum payment* to the SRNA while in school in return for a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school.
Upon commencement of work as a CRNA, New to Duke CRNAs are offered the following:
New Grad base salary has been increased to $202,950!
$60,000 hiring incentive (paid in 6 equal installments – $10,000 every 6 months over 36-months).
FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0 FTEs (or prorated for <1.0 FTEs) and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
An $8,000 relocation budget* is available for CRNAs whose permanent residence exceeds 50 miles and relocation is 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility.
To learn about some of our many accolades, visit here: Facts & Statistics | Duke Health
For more information around our generous PTO, Education, Health & Welfare Benefits, Discount Programs and so much more: Home | Human Resources
Occ Summary
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Work Performed
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Level Characteristics
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Education
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).
Experience
At least 2 years of critical care experience to be accepted into the program.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current RN licensure.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Remote
Requisition Number: 269090
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Apr 21, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
SRNA Stipend
$45,000 lump sum payment* to the SRNA while in school in return for a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school.
Upon commencement of work as a CRNA, New to Duke CRNAs are offered the following:
New Grad base salary has been increased to $202,950!
$60,000 hiring incentive (paid in 6 equal installments – $10,000 every 6 months over 36-months).
FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0 FTEs (or prorated for <1.0 FTEs) and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
$2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less
An $8,000 relocation budget* is available for CRNAs whose permanent residence exceeds 50 miles and relocation is 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility.
To learn about some of our many accolades, visit here: Facts & Statistics | Duke Health
For more information around our generous PTO, Education, Health & Welfare Benefits, Discount Programs and so much more: Home | Human Resources
Occ Summary
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Work Performed
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Level Characteristics
The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Education
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).
Experience
At least 2 years of critical care experience to be accepted into the program.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current RN licensure.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Anesthetist
Verify your ANZCA credentials transfer cleanly
U.S. anesthesiology credentialing bodies evaluate ANZCA Fellowship as equivalent to American Board of Anesthesiology certification for most hospital privileging purposes, but you'll still need a state medical license before an employer can file your LCA with DOL.
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and large health systems have established legal and HR infrastructure for E-3 sponsorship. They process LCAs routinely, understand the specialty occupation threshold for anesthetists, and are less likely to withdraw an offer over unfamiliarity with the visa.
Request the LCA before signing a start date
DOL must certify your employer's LCA before you can attend your consulate interview. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiation so the timeline doesn't create a gap between your offer and your appointment.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Anesthesiology offer letters and employment contracts are complex documents. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA filing, visa application preparation, and consulate readiness so nothing in your documentation misrepresents your scope of practice or degree equivalency.
Clarify locum arrangements before filing
If your role involves coverage across multiple hospital sites or a locum tenens arrangement, your employer must list a primary worksite on the LCA. Misaligned worksites are a common reason USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on E-3 petitions for clinical roles.
Prepare your AHPRA history for the consular officer
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth frequently ask for evidence of your Australian registration history alongside your U.S. offer letter. Print your AHPRA registration summary and bring a copy of your Fellowship certificate to your interview.
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Find Anesthetist JobsAnesthetist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Anesthetist jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Anesthetist roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Most anesthesiology positions at large hospital networks and academic medical centers qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3, but you'll want to confirm each employer has sponsored Australian clinicians before or has legal counsel experienced with the visa category.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does my ANZCA Fellowship satisfy the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
Yes. The E-3 requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the role. ANZCA Fellowship is recognized as a postgraduate medical qualification equivalent to or exceeding a U.S. bachelor's degree for specialty occupation purposes. You'll need to provide your medical degree, Fellowship certificate, and any AHPRA registration documents at your consulate interview.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Anesthetist roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals and has no annual lottery, which means you can apply any time your employer files a certified LCA. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate. For an Australian anesthetist, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on lottery selection and can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while already working in the U.S.?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate interview in Australia to get a new E-3 visa stamp, unless you're eligible for consular processing at a third-country post. Your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer, so you can't start working for the new hospital until their LCA is certified and your new visa is issued.
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