<p>A full-time Cardiac CRNA opportunity is open at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, a 407-bed, Joint Commission-accredited, Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Kissimmee, Florida. The anesthesia program runs 10,000 cases annually — including 550 cardiac hearts per year — supported by a robust team of cardiac and general anesthesiologists and a well-established CRNA group. A dedicated cardiac stipend, autonomous practice model, and a structured call rotation that guarantees two weeks off call for every one week on make this a standout position in the Central Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with a dedicated <strong>cardiac stipend</strong> on top of base compensation</li> <li>Start-date sign-on bonus</li> <li>Paid relocation assistance</li> <li>Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME reimbursement</li> <li>Full employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10,000 annual anesthesia cases across a broad, high-acuity case mix: cardiac, vascular, spine, ortho, general, OB/GYN, ENT, urology, and GI</li> <li>550 cardiac hearts performed annually through the hospital's dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute</li> <li>Anesthesia care team: 5 general anesthesiologists, 3 cardiac anesthesiologists, 20 day CRNAs, and 5 Nighthawk CRNAs</li> <li>Autonomous CRNA practice model with wide scope of practice</li> <li>Call structure: 1 week on call, 2 weeks off call — a favorable 1:2 rotation</li> <li>When no cardiac cases are scheduled, CRNAs cover the full general case mix, maintaining broad clinical engagement</li> <li>407-bed tertiary care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Teaching hospital affiliated with UCF College of Medicine; Graduate Medical Education Program on site</li> <li>Comprehensive service lines: Heart & Vascular Institute, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II NICU, Pediatric ER, Women's Services (Labor & Delivery), Behavioral Health, Orthopedics & Spine, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and bariatric and robotic surgery</li> <li>Extended community reach via a freestanding Emergency Department at Hunter's Creek ER</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Cardiac anesthesia training and clinical experience required — this is a dedicated cardiac CRNA role</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full general anesthesia case mix when cardiac cases are not scheduled</li> <li>Experience functioning in an autonomous or care-team anesthesia model preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kissimmee sits at the geographic center of Central Florida, minutes from Orlando, St. Cloud, Celebration, and Poinciana — giving residents easy access to a major metropolitan area while enjoying a lower cost of living and an affordable housing market. Florida's zero state income tax stretches every dollar further, and the area offers abundant outdoor recreation on Lake Tohopekaliga (fishing, boating, waterfront parks), world-class golf, and proximity to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld for families. Kissimmee's multicultural community, highly rated schools, and proximity to UCF and other higher education institutions make it a well-rounded home base for clinicians at any career stage.</p>