HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital — a 330-bed, Level II Trauma Center on Florida's Emerald Coast — is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join an established, clinician-led anesthesia care team in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The department operates 12 ORs with a broad surgical case mix spanning cardiothoracic open-heart surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine, trauma, and OB, making this one of the most clinically diverse CRNA positions in Northwest Florida. A newly increased compensation package, up to $150,000 start-date bonus, and the region's top PTO offering — up to 10 weeks annually — set this opportunity apart from comparable coastal positions.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly increased compensation package structured to top market rates in the region
- Start-date bonus of up to $150,000
- Relocation assistance provided
- Florida licensure assistance included
- Best PTO package in the region — up to 10 weeks off annually
- "Earn While You Learn" student stipend program: $2,500/month paid to students who sign prior to graduation
- New graduates welcome — structured onboarding and professional development support
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 9 physicians and 25 CRNAs — a well-staffed, collaborative model
- 12 operating rooms supporting high-volume, high-acuity surgical services
- Broad case mix: Vascular, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Trauma, Cystoscopy, ENT, Neurosurgery, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Robotic-Assisted, Cardiothoracic (open-heart and valve surgery), Thoracic (lungs), OB (non-high-risk), GI, Electrophysiology, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, Bronchoscopy Lab, Plastics, Pediatric Day Surgery, and Podiatry
- Flexible shift scheduling: 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour options available, with a waitlist option for 24-hour shifts
- 330-bed acute care facility designated as the region's only Level II Trauma Center
- Dedicated cardiovascular OR team supporting an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a highly regarded open-heart surgery program
- Specialized units include Cardiovascular ICU, Neonatal ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, and behavioral health services
- Emergency services include a main ER, dedicated Pediatric ER, and Express ER
- Designated Primary Stroke Center with full neurovascular service line
- State-of-the-art OR suites with comprehensive surgical recovery unit
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (CRNA); new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply
- Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or eligibility to sit for boards
- Active Florida APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain — licensure assistance is provided
- Comfort with a high-acuity, high-variety surgical case mix including cardiothoracic, trauma, and robotic-assisted procedures
About the Community
Fort Walton Beach sits on Florida's Emerald Coast, 10 minutes from Destin and surrounded by the powdery white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters that make this stretch of the Gulf Coast one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. The area offers top-rated public schools (including those in nearby Niceville), no state income tax, homestead exemptions, and year-round access to Gulf Islands National Seashore, championship golf courses, boating, fishing, kayaking, and a vibrant dining and entertainment district. Residents enjoy a family-friendly, small-beach-town atmosphere with the cultural amenities — museums, art galleries, farmers markets, and community festivals — of a well-established coastal community.