<p>HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join a large, established anesthesiology care team at a 523-bed flagship academic-affiliated medical center. The practice has been stable since 1997, carries zero call obligation, and is launching a new compensation structure headlined by a <strong>$100,000 start-date bonus</strong>. With 15,000–17,000 general anesthesia cases annually, a robust OB volume, and a diverse surgical subspecialty mix — all without trauma — this is a high-volume, clinically rich position that still delivers genuine work-life balance in one of Florida's most livable college cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li><strong>$100,000 start-date bonus</strong> with new compensation and bonus structure</li> <li>Competitive base pay plus shift differentials ranging from $200–$600 per shift; premium pay kicks in after 80 hours bi-weekly</li> <li>"Earn While You Learn" training stipend of up to $2,500 per month while completing onboarding/training</li> <li>Annual retention bonuses plus a $10,000 longevity bonus at 10 years of service</li> <li>Generous PTO with additional compensation opportunities</li> <li>Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>401(k) with employer matching beginning on day one</li> <li>BERA/CME allowance and yearly Business Expense Reimbursement Account</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesiology Care Team of 20 physicians (MDs) and 40 APPs — one of the largest anesthesia groups in north central Florida</li> <li>No call obligation</li> <li>Flexible shift options: 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-hour shifts available</li> <li>General anesthesia annual case volume: 15,000–17,000 cases</li> <li>OB annual volume: 250–300 deliveries per month; dedicated, collaborative OB Anesthesia Team with strong clinical support</li> <li>Cardiac annual volume: 50–75 cases per month; established, collaborative Cardiac Anesthesia Team</li> <li>Broad surgical subspecialty case mix: General, ENT, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurology/Stroke, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, OB/GYN, and Bariatrics</li> <li>No trauma, no pediatrics, no ophthalmology cases</li> <li>Cardiology and GI services on campus</li> <li>523-bed full-service medical center offering cardiovascular care, oncology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, women's care, neurology, and wound therapy</li> <li>Teaching facility for MDs and SRNAs; clinical training site for Barry University, Keiser University, and UNF SRNA programs, as well as UCF Physicians — 3.5 miles from the University of Florida campus</li> <li>Long-term, stable contracts; practice established 1997 with excellent provider retention</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA certification required</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort practicing across a high-volume, diverse surgical subspecialty case mix including OB and cardiac anesthesia</li> <li>New graduates welcome — "Earn While You Learn" training program available for candidates completing onboarding</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville sits at the intersection of nature and culture in north central Florida, surrounded by seven state parks and more than 30 miles of biking and hiking trails where wildlife — birds, bison, wild horses, and alligators — roam freely. The city offers a reasonable cost of living, strong real estate values, highly-rated public, private, and charter schools, and easy access to major airports and the Atlantic Coast. Outdoor enthusiasts can canoe scenic rivers, dive crystal-clear freshwater springs, float Ichetucknee Springs State Park, or pursue golf, boating, fishing, kayaking, zip-lining, and horseback riding — all within the region. A thriving "farm to fork" dining scene, local breweries, farmer's markets, and the energy of a major university town round out a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to match in Florida.</p>