A well-established anesthesia group at a 323-bed, American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center in Ocala, Florida is recruiting full-time CRNAs to join a large, collaborative care team. Base compensation reaches up to $240,000 before overtime and shift differentials, and a $150,000 start-date bonus makes this one of the most aggressively compensated CRNA opportunities in the region. The position carries no call obligation, a full scope of practice across 15 ORs, and new graduates are explicitly welcome.
Perks and Benefits
- Base compensation up to $240,000 annually, before overtime and shift differentials
- $150,000 start-date bonus paid at hire
- Annual retention bonuses with continued tenure
- Relocation bonus provided
- Shift differentials ranging from $100–$200 per shift; additional shifts beyond the normal schedule compensated at $175/hour
- 8 weeks of PTO to start, increasing with tenure; PTO sellback program — no "use it or lose it" policy
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one — no waiting period
- 401(k) with company contribution and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer-paid professional liability and malpractice insurance
- CME covered by the employer
Practice Highlights
- 15 operating rooms supporting a broad adult surgical case mix: cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, endoscopy, gynecology, robotics, and trauma — no pediatrics, no OB
- CRNAs perform a full scope of procedures including regional nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and central and arterial line placement
- No call obligation of any kind
- Care team of 20 physicians and 32 CRNAs — one of the larger anesthesia groups in the region, with strong collegial support
- Overtime available for those who want additional shifts, fully compensated at $175/hour
- Primary facility is a 323-bed Level I Trauma Center — the highest ACS trauma designation — currently undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion
- Clinicians also hold privileges at West Marion Community Hospital; the combined HCA Florida Ocala / West Marion system totals 585 beds
- System includes five freestanding emergency departments across Marion County and the surrounding region
- Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Commission on Cancer-approved cancer center in Marion County
- Healthgrades recognition: Top 250 hospitals in America overall; Top 50 for surgical care and vascular surgery; Top 100 for joint replacement, orthopedic, prostate, and spinal surgery
- National recognition for patient safety, cardiac services, critical and emergency care, and neurological and rehabilitation services
- Outpatient network includes an imaging center, three surgical and physician specialty practices, and a six-location primary care network throughout Marion County
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
- Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Competency with regional anesthesia techniques, neuraxial blocks, and invasive line placement (central and arterial)
- Comfort with high-acuity adult surgical cases across a Level I Trauma environment
About the Community
Ocala sits in north-central Florida, roughly 90 minutes from both coasts and just south of Gainesville — close enough to Orlando and Tampa for weekend access to major-city amenities, yet offering a distinctly lower cost of living, affordable housing, and no state income tax. Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Ocala is surrounded by world-class equestrian facilities, the Ocala National Forest, and Silver Springs State Park, giving outdoor enthusiasts and families an exceptional quality of life. Strong public schools, a tight-knit community feel, and year-round warm weather round out a relocation package that is genuinely hard to match in the Southeast.