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.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base compensation with additional lucrative stipends paid on top of base, significantly boosting total annual earnings
- Start date bonus plus relocation assistance
- Best-in-region PTO package — up to 10 weeks off annually
- New graduate "Earn While You Learn" early commitment program: $2,500/month stipend while completing training prior to start date
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME allowance included
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Florida licensure support provided
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 9 physicians and 26 CRNAs — a large, collegial, and well-resourced group
- Diverse surgical case mix: thoracic, general surgery, orthopedics, ortho-spine, OB/GYN, urology, podiatry, ENT, pediatrics, cath lab, and endoscopy
- Regional blocks available for CRNAs with interest — group actively supports and encourages procedural autonomy
- Lifestyle-friendly "peel-out" schedule with minimal call obligations
- Multiple state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped for general, orthopedic, vascular, and robotic-assisted surgery
- Dedicated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with specialized post-operative care support
- 282-bed full-service acute care facility serving Bay County for over 40 years
- Additional service lines: 24/7 emergency department with dedicated pediatric ER, Level III NICU, PICU, women's health, cardiac care, and rehabilitation
- Facility certifications: Primary Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Breast Care Center
- Over 1,200 employees and more than 600 affiliated physicians on staff
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (CRNA); new graduates welcome
- NBCRNA certification or eligibility
- Active Florida APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain (licensure support provided)
- Comfort with a high-volume, diverse surgical case mix including complex and subspecialty procedures
- Interest in regional anesthesia and nerve blocks is a plus, though not required
About the Community
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.