<p>HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join a well-established, 35-member anesthesia care team at a 282-bed acute care regional referral center on Florida's Emerald Coast. The practice features a broad surgical case mix — including thoracic, spine, OB/GYN, and pediatrics — paired with a lifestyle-friendly "peel-out" schedule, minimal call, and up to 10 weeks of PTO annually. New graduates are actively welcomed through a structured "Earn While You Learn" early commitment program with a monthly stipend.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation with additional lucrative stipends paid on top of base, significantly boosting total annual earnings</li> <li>Start date bonus plus relocation assistance</li> <li>Best-in-region PTO package — up to 10 weeks off annually</li> <li>New graduate "Earn While You Learn" early commitment program: $2,500/month stipend while completing training prior to start date</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Florida licensure support provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 9 physicians and 26 CRNAs — a large, collegial, and well-resourced group</li> <li>Diverse surgical case mix: thoracic, general surgery, orthopedics, ortho-spine, OB/GYN, urology, podiatry, ENT, pediatrics, cath lab, and endoscopy</li> <li>Regional blocks available for CRNAs with interest — group actively supports and encourages procedural autonomy</li> <li>Lifestyle-friendly "peel-out" schedule with minimal call obligations</li> <li>Multiple state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped for general, orthopedic, vascular, and robotic-assisted surgery</li> <li>Dedicated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with specialized post-operative care support</li> <li>282-bed full-service acute care facility serving Bay County for over 40 years</li> <li>Additional service lines: 24/7 emergency department with dedicated pediatric ER, Level III NICU, PICU, women's health, cardiac care, and rehabilitation</li> <li>Facility certifications: Primary Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Breast Care Center</li> <li>Over 1,200 employees and more than 600 affiliated physicians on staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (CRNA); new graduates welcome</li> <li>NBCRNA certification or eligibility</li> <li>Active Florida APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain (licensure support provided)</li> <li>Comfort with a high-volume, diverse surgical case mix including complex and subspecialty procedures</li> <li>Interest in regional anesthesia and nerve blocks is a plus, though not required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Panama City sits along Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast on St. Andrews Bay, offering 27 miles of white-sand beaches, two scenic state parks, and more than 100 public beach access points — all within a low cost-of-living coastal community. Residents enjoy year-round sunshine, boating, fishing, scuba diving, hiking, and a vibrant local dining and festival scene, alongside family-friendly neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and a walkable historic downtown. For those seeking a high quality of life at the intersection of outdoor recreation and Southern coastal culture, Panama City is a compelling place to build a career and a home.</p>