<p>HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, Florida is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join an established anesthesia department staffed by 8 anesthesiologists and 17 anesthetists at a 221-bed Level II Trauma Center just north of Orlando. The collaborative practice model places CRNAs as essential clinical partners with shared responsibilities across a broad, well-rounded surgical case mix. A $150,000 sign-on bonus, 9 weeks of PTO, and extra-shift availability at $175/hour make this one of the stronger CRNA packages in Central Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$150,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Annual retention bonuses</li> <li>Extra shifts available at $175/hour for additional earning potential</li> <li>Full-time W2 employment</li> <li>9 weeks of paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits plus 401(k) with employer match</li> <li>CME reimbursement</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>221-bed full-service acute care hospital and designated Level II Trauma Center</li> <li>Anesthesia team of 8 anesthesiologists and 17 anesthetists operating under a collaborative practice model</li> <li>Diverse surgical case mix: trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, GI, and neurovascular</li> <li>Focused, manageable scope — no OB, no elective pediatrics, no burns, no transplant</li> <li>Well-equipped ORs with diverse surgical volume and active trauma service</li> <li>Expanding specialty service lines with ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology</li> <li>Part of the HCA Healthcare system, providing institutional resources and clinical support infrastructure</li> <li>Anesthesia department integrated into hospital clinical leadership with a culture of safety, quality, and accountability</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with a broad acute-care surgical case mix including trauma and neurovascular anesthesia</li> <li>Collaborative practice orientation consistent with a team-based anesthesia model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe in Central Florida, offering a historic downtown with lakefront dining, craft breweries, and year-round festivals alongside an affordable cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation is abundant — springs, trails, and boating on Lake Monroe are minutes away — while Orlando's theme parks, cultural venues, and international airport are a short drive south. Florida's absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value, and Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches are both within easy reach.</p>