<p>This CRNA opportunity is based in St. Johns County, Florida, with the North Florida Anesthesia Consultants group covering a network of five Ascension St. Vincent's Healthcare facilities across the Jacksonville metro area. The position offers a broad surgical case mix — including robotics, neuro, and vascular — across tertiary, high-volume, and community settings, all within one of the fastest-growing regions in Northeast Florida. A $75,000 start-date bonus, flexible shift structures, and a culture built around autonomy and work-life balance make this a standout opportunity for an experienced CRNA ready to plant roots in coastal Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Competitive base compensation with overtime availability for those who want additional earning potential</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Surgical case mix spans General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, Neurosurgery, Spine, Vascular, and Robotic-assisted procedures</li> <li>Flexible scheduling: choose 5×8-hour shifts or 4×10-hour shifts per week; overtime available for those who want it</li> <li>Multi-site coverage across five Ascension St. Vincent's locations in the Jacksonville region</li> <li>Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside — tertiary care center serving the highest-acuity regional patient population</li> <li>Ascension St. Vincent's Southside — high-volume surgical hub</li> <li>Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County — community-focused facility</li> <li>Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County — rapidly growing site with expanding surgical volume</li> <li>Jacksonville and St. Augustine Surgery Centers — ambulatory surgical settings rounding out the practice footprint</li> <li>Part of Ascension Health, America's largest nonprofit health system, with more than 140 years of continuous service in Northeast Florida</li> <li>Collaborative, high-functioning anesthesia team with strong leadership and a culture that values reliability and clinical autonomy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a broad, high-acuity surgical case mix including neuro, spine, vascular, and robotic procedures</li> <li>Ability to work across multiple facility types within a regional health system network</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Johns County sits just south of Jacksonville along Florida's First Coast — one of the most desirable and fastest-growing communities in the Southeast, known for its top-rated public schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to Atlantic beaches. Jacksonville itself is Florida's largest city by area, offering a full range of dining, arts, professional sports, and outdoor recreation, while St. Augustine — the nation's oldest city — is minutes away. Florida's zero state income tax and a cost of living well below comparable coastal metros make this region an exceptional long-term home base for healthcare professionals.</p>