HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join a well-established, high-volume anesthesia care team at a 204-bed acute care teaching facility. The group carries a broad adult and pediatric surgical case mix — including robotics, neurosurgery, OB, vascular, and IR — with approximately 9,700 cases annually and a consistently sub-40-minute OR turnover time. A $100,000 start-date bonus and newly increased base compensation make this one of the more competitive CRNA packages in South Florida, backed by a hospital in active expansion with a $22 million OR build-out and an $80 million patient tower breaking ground in Fall 2024.
Perks and Benefits
- Starting compensation up to $230,000 base, plus a $100,000 start-date bonus
- Annual retention bonuses in addition to base compensation
- Premium pay for call coverage and extra shifts
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision included)
- Paid professional liability insurance (details consistent with group employment model)
- Additional clinical training available in OB and Pediatrics for candidates seeking to expand scope
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 9 anesthesiologists and 26 CRNAs — a large, collaborative group with strong internal culture
- Approximately 9,700 surgical cases per year (2024 annual count)
- Adult case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, OB, Robotics, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy/GI, Vascular, and Pediatrics — no cardiac, no trauma
- Pediatric case mix: General, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, and Endoscopy
- CRNAs perform arterial lines (a-lines), spinal anesthesia blocks (SABs), and epidurals independently
- Schedule options of 13-hour or 10-hour shifts — flexibility to match personal preference
- OR turnover time consistently below 40 minutes, reflecting a highly efficient surgical services team
- 204-bed acute care, ACGME-accredited teaching facility with a dedicated Pediatric ER and comprehensive Children's Hospital
- ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency Program on site — active teaching environment
- $22 million OR expansion currently underway; $80 million patient tower (including a 36-bed post-surgical unit) breaking ground Fall 2024
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
- Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Proficiency with a-lines, SABs, and epidurals expected; additional OB and pediatric training available for candidates building those skills
- Comfort with a broad adult and pediatric surgical case mix in a high-volume community teaching environment
About the Community
Loxahatchee sits in western Palm Beach County — a community defined by large lots, equestrian properties, and open green space that offers genuine breathing room without sacrificing access to urban conveniences. West Palm Beach is minutes away, delivering dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural venues, while the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge provides immediate access to hiking, birding, and horseback riding. Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully extends take-home pay, and the area's well-regarded schools and family-friendly neighborhoods make it a strong long-term relocation for clinicians at any career stage.