HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital — the region's only Level II Trauma Center — is recruiting an experienced CRNA to join a well-established, 34-provider anesthesia care team on Florida's Emerald Coast. This is a strictly day-shift, no-call position with a predictable half-weekend/half-holiday rotation, a $100,000 start-date bonus, and a broad surgical case mix spanning cardiothoracic, neuro, robotic, trauma, and OB. Fort Walton Beach offers beachfront living, no state income tax, and top-rated schools — a rare combination of clinical depth and coastal lifestyle.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date signing bonus
- Annual retention bonus (paid on top of base compensation)
- Relocation bonus provided; Florida licensure support included
- 8 weeks of paid time off annually
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision benefits package
- No state income tax and Florida homestead exemption advantages
Practice Highlights
- Strictly no-call, no-nights position — day-based schedule with full predictability
- Schedule structure: ten 12-hour weekday shifts per month, plus half of weekends (26 weekends annually) and half of holidays (3 holidays annually)
- Care team model composed of 9 anesthesiologists and 25 CRNAs
- 12 operating rooms supporting a high-volume, diverse surgical program
- Broad case mix includes: vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgery, trauma, ENT, GYN, OB (non-high risk), cardiothoracic (open-heart and valve surgery), thoracic, robotic-assisted procedures, plastics, GI, electrophysiology, MRI, CT, cath lab, bronchoscopy lab, and healthy pediatrics
- 330-bed full-service acute care facility and the region's only Level II Trauma Center
- Dedicated cardiovascular OR team supporting an accredited, regionally respected open-heart surgery program; Accredited Chest Pain Center on campus
- Advanced supporting infrastructure: cardiovascular ICU, neonatal ICU, main ER, Pediatric ER, Express ER, Primary Stroke Center, inpatient rehabilitation unit, and behavioral health services
- State-of-the-art operating rooms with a comprehensive surgical recovery unit
- Regional referral catchment spanning the Northwest Florida tri-county area
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical CRNA experience required
- Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain (licensure support provided)
- Comfort with a broad, high-acuity surgical case mix including cardiothoracic, neuro, trauma, and robotic cases
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 Southeast. Residents enjoy year-round sunshine, no state income tax, some of the best-rated public schools in Florida (including the Niceville school system), and a full calendar of outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, and access to Gulf Islands National Seashore. A walkable entertainment district, local museums, art galleries, and community events like the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and the Downtown Farmers Market round out a lifestyle that genuinely lets you live where others vacation.