<p>Nashville Anesthesia Service is recruiting a full-time CRNA to join an established, high-functioning anesthesia care team covering two TriStar Health hospitals — TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville and TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN — plus two ambulatory surgery centers. The group carries Joint Commission Top Performer recognition across its sites and offers a broad, subspecialty-rich case mix without cardiac surgery. With average earning potential of $230K–$260K, W-2 employment with benefits on day one, and an exceptional start-date bonus, this is a compelling opportunity for both experienced CRNAs and new graduates ready to hit the ground running in Middle Tennessee.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Average earning potential of $230,000–$260,000 annually</li> <li>W-2 employment with full benefits package beginning on day one</li> <li>Exceptional start-date bonus</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Call stipends paid on top of base salary for call coverage shifts</li> <li>Annual CME stipend and reimbursement</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>New graduates welcome — structured onboarding into a well-established team</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team comprised of 13 physicians and 29 CRNAs — a collaborative, well-staffed model</li> <li>Case mix spans Orthopedics, OB, Neurology, Urology, Thoracic, Vascular, and GI — broad bread-and-butter volume across both hospital sites</li> <li>No cardiac surgery cases</li> <li>Coverage across two TriStar Health acute care hospitals and two ambulatory surgery centers</li> <li>TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center (Nashville) and TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center (Smyrna) both carry Joint Commission Top Performer designation in quality</li> <li>System-wide service lines include top-rated Cancer, Heart, Orthopedics, Imaging, and Stroke programs</li> <li>Call position with additional stipend compensation — schedule supports strong work-life balance within a large, experienced group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA certification required (new graduates eligible)</li> <li>Active Tennessee CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a diverse surgical case mix including orthopedics, OB, vascular, thoracic, urology, and GI</li> <li>Ability to participate in call coverage rotation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Smyrna, Tennessee sits approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Nashville, offering suburban affordability and community character with immediate access to one of the country's fastest-growing metro areas — Nashville's music, dining, and cultural scene is a short commute away. Tennessee levies no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay relative to most other states. Smyrna itself features Percy Priest Lake for boating and fishing, the Smyrna Greenway System for hiking and cycling, Sharp Springs Park, and a strong local school system — making it a practical and appealing base for clinicians at any career stage.</p>