<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base compensation up to $240,000 annually, before overtime and shift differentials</li> <li>$150,000 start-date bonus paid at hire</li> <li>Annual retention bonuses with continued tenure</li> <li>Relocation bonus provided</li> <li>Shift differentials ranging from $100–$200 per shift; additional shifts beyond the normal schedule compensated at $175/hour</li> <li>8 weeks of PTO to start, increasing with tenure; PTO sellback program — no "use it or lose it" policy</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one — no waiting period</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and Health Savings Account (HSA)</li> <li>Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage</li> <li>100% employer-paid professional liability and malpractice insurance</li> <li>CME covered by the employer</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>CRNAs perform a full scope of procedures including regional nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and central and arterial line placement</li> <li>No call obligation of any kind</li> <li>Care team of 20 physicians and 32 CRNAs — one of the larger anesthesia groups in the region, with strong collegial support</li> <li>Overtime available for those who want additional shifts, fully compensated at $175/hour</li> <li>Primary facility is a 323-bed Level I Trauma Center — the highest ACS trauma designation — currently undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion</li> <li>Clinicians also hold privileges at West Marion Community Hospital; the combined HCA Florida Ocala / West Marion system totals 585 beds</li> <li>System includes five freestanding emergency departments across Marion County and the surrounding region</li> <li>Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Commission on Cancer-approved cancer center in Marion County</li> <li>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</li> <li>National recognition for patient safety, cardiac services, critical and emergency care, and neurological and rehabilitation services</li> <li>Outpatient network includes an imaging center, three surgical and physician specialty practices, and a six-location primary care network throughout Marion County</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Competency with regional anesthesia techniques, neuraxial blocks, and invasive line placement (central and arterial)</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity adult surgical cases across a Level I Trauma environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>