HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is recruiting a Nighthawk CRNA to join its busy surgical program at a 323-bed, American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center in Ocala, Florida. The position features a structured 1-week-on / 2-weeks-off rotation totaling only 17.3 weeks per year, a $150,000 start-date bonus, and access to a 15-room OR suite covering a broad adult surgical case mix — all within a nationally ranked hospital system that has undergone a multi-million dollar expansion.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus
- Highly competitive Nighthawk stipends in addition to excellent base pay
- Annual retention bonus
- Relocation assistance provided
- Licensure assistance provided
- CME funds included
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation
Practice Highlights
- Nighthawk schedule: 7p–7a Monday through Sunday, structured as 1 week on / 2 weeks off — only 17.3 weeks worked per year
- 15 operating rooms with a diverse adult case mix: General, GYN, ENT, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, Vascular, Cardiovascular, Neuro, Robotics, and GI services
- Acute trauma cases included; no OB, no Pediatrics
- 323-bed Level I Trauma Center — the highest ACS trauma designation — with multi-million dollar facility expansion recently completed
- Dual-campus system: HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital combine for 585 total beds; clinicians receive privileges at West Marion Community Hospital
- System also encompasses five freestanding emergency departments and three surgical and physician specialty practices
- Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Commission on Cancer-approved cancer center in Marion County
- Healthgrades recognition: Top 250 hospitals in America overall; Top 50 for surgical care and vascular surgery; Top 100 for joint replacement, orthopedic, prostate, and spinal surgery nationally
- Nationally recognized for excellence in patient safety, cardiac services, critical and emergency care, and neurological and rehabilitation services
- Outpatient network includes HCA Florida Ocala Imaging Center and a primary care network of six Family Care Specialists locations throughout Marion County
Qualifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical CRNA experience required
- Comfort with a broad adult surgical case mix including acute trauma, cardiovascular, neuro, spine, and robotic cases
- Active Florida CRNA licensure or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)
About the Community
Ocala sits just south of Gainesville in north-central Florida — roughly 90 minutes from both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts — and is widely known as the "Horse Capital of the World," home to world-class equestrian facilities, Ocala National Forest, and Silver Springs State Park. The city offers an affordable cost of living with reasonable housing prices, strong public schools, and a genuine sense of community, all without a state income tax burden. Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville are each within easy driving distance, giving residents access to major-city amenities while enjoying a quieter, recreation-rich home base.