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.
Perks and Benefits
- Average earning potential of $230,000–$260,000 annually
- W-2 employment with full benefits package beginning on day one
- Exceptional start-date bonus
- Annual retention bonus
- Call stipends paid on top of base salary for call coverage shifts
- Annual CME stipend and reimbursement
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- New graduates welcome — structured onboarding into a well-established team
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team comprised of 13 physicians and 29 CRNAs — a collaborative, well-staffed model
- Case mix spans Orthopedics, OB, Neurology, Urology, Thoracic, Vascular, and GI — broad bread-and-butter volume across both hospital sites
- No cardiac surgery cases
- Coverage across two TriStar Health acute care hospitals and two ambulatory surgery centers
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center (Nashville) and TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center (Smyrna) both carry Joint Commission Top Performer designation in quality
- System-wide service lines include top-rated Cancer, Heart, Orthopedics, Imaging, and Stroke programs
- Call position with additional stipend compensation — schedule supports strong work-life balance within a large, experienced group
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA certification required (new graduates eligible)
- Active Tennessee CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a diverse surgical case mix including orthopedics, OB, vascular, thoracic, urology, and GI
- Ability to participate in call coverage rotation
About the Community
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.