<p>Nashville Anesthesia Services is recruiting a full-time, W-2 CRNA to join a 40-person anesthesia care team covering two TriStar community hospitals — Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville and StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN — plus three affiliated surgery centers. The case mix is broad and varied, the MD-to-CRNA ratio is a collaborative 1:4, and the group is actively building toward guaranteed post-call days off as staffing grows. For a CRNA who wants strong clinical variety, real autonomy, and the lifestyle advantages of one of the South's most dynamic cities, this is a compelling opportunity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive W-2 compensation with full benefits effective day one of employment</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>CME stipend included in the benefits package</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Additional compensation for call shifts taken</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 12 physicians and 28 CRNAs across two hospital campuses and three surgery centers</li> <li>MD-to-CRNA supervision ratio of 1:4, supporting a meaningful degree of clinical autonomy</li> <li>Broad case mix including General, Spine, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, Gynecology, GI, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Pediatrics</li> <li>Dedicated, separate OB anesthesia team — no OB call burden for this role</li> <li>Level 3 community facilities: no cardiac surgery or major trauma cases</li> <li>Reasonable call requirements with post-call time off standard practice; group is actively working toward guaranteed post-call days off as team expands</li> <li>TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center: 126-bed comprehensive facility with more than 40 years serving the Nashville region; services include cardiology, bariatric surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency, orthopedics, spine, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical services, and wound care</li> <li>Southern Hills is a Joint Commission Top Performer, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability, and a designated Primary Stroke Center</li> <li>More than 300 board-certified physicians representing over 20 specialties on the medical staff</li> <li>TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center located in Smyrna, TN — a smaller, community-based hospital with a collegial, team-oriented environment</li> <li>Strong physician/CRNA working relationship with a collaborative culture across both campuses</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Tennessee APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a high-variety community OR case mix including general, orthopedic, spine, GI, ENT, and select pediatric cases</li> <li>New graduates and experienced CRNAs are encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, offering a rare combination of urban energy, cultural richness, and Southern livability. Home to Vanderbilt University, a world-class food and music scene anchored by the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a thriving honky-tonk district, Nashville draws residents who want a major-city experience without the cost of living found on the coasts. Smyrna, where StoneCrest is located, sits just 25 miles southeast of downtown Nashville — close enough to enjoy everything the city offers while providing a quieter, suburban quality of life with excellent schools and easy highway access.</p>