<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased compensation package structured to top market rates in the region</li> <li>Start-date bonus of up to $150,000</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Florida licensure assistance included</li> <li>Best PTO package in the region — up to 10 weeks off annually</li> <li>"Earn While You Learn" student stipend program: $2,500/month paid to students who sign prior to graduation</li> <li>New graduates welcome — structured onboarding and professional development support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 9 physicians and 25 CRNAs — a well-staffed, collaborative model</li> <li>12 operating rooms supporting high-volume, high-acuity surgical services</li> <li>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</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling: 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour options available, with a waitlist option for 24-hour shifts</li> <li>330-bed acute care facility designated as the region's only Level II Trauma Center</li> <li>Dedicated cardiovascular OR team supporting an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a highly regarded open-heart surgery program</li> <li>Specialized units include Cardiovascular ICU, Neonatal ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, and behavioral health services</li> <li>Emergency services include a main ER, dedicated Pediatric ER, and Express ER</li> <li>Designated Primary Stroke Center with full neurovascular service line</li> <li>State-of-the-art OR suites with comprehensive surgical recovery unit</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (CRNA); new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or eligibility to sit for boards</li> <li>Active Florida APRN/CRNA license or eligibility to obtain — licensure assistance is provided</li> <li>Comfort with a high-acuity, high-variety surgical case mix including cardiothoracic, trauma, and robotic-assisted procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>