AdventHealth Tampa is recruiting a Chief CRNA to lead a well-established, 73-provider anesthesia team at a 626-bed tertiary referral center in Tampa, Florida. This is a full-time, employed leadership role within a group that has delivered comprehensive anesthesia services for over 30 years, covering the full surgical spectrum — general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical — at one of the Gulf Coast's most technologically advanced hospitals. The position carries a dedicated Chief Stipend on top of newly increased base compensation, a $75,000 start-date bonus, and flexible shift options that make this one of the most competitive CRNA leadership opportunities in the Southeast.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly increased base compensation with a dedicated Chief CRNA stipend
- $75,000 start-date bonus with a 3-year commitment
- Annual retention bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Generous PTO plus annual CME allowance
- 100% employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; parental leave
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Overtime opportunities available for those who want additional earning potential
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team (ACT) model: 21 physicians and 52 APPs — one of the largest anesthesia groups in the Tampa Bay region
- 626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties
- Broad case mix including general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia; all surgical services except trauma and transplant
- Home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute — a 30-year leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research — providing robust cardiac anesthesia volume
- 2021 opening of the Taneja Center for Surgery: a six-story, state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower with advanced OR infrastructure
- Recognized institutional leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures
- Shared staffing across AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Carrollwood, providing system-level scheduling flexibility
- Flexible shift structure: 8-, 10-, 12-, 13-, 14-, 16-, and 24-hour shift options available
- Minimal home call with a 30-minute callback requirement; call shared equitably across the team
- Full specialty service lines on campus: 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, digestive health, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine
Chief CRNA Responsibilities
- Anesthesia staff scheduling across the department
- Staff development and ongoing performance support
- Orientation and onboarding of new CRNA hires
- Recruitment participation: interviewing candidates and attending recruiting events
- Liaison between the CRNA team and hospital leadership
- Clinical resource for the department and broader hospital community
- Collaboration with the Chief Anesthesiologist on performance reviews
- Active participation in leadership development activities
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required
- Minimum 3–5 years of CRNA clinical experience required
- Previous leadership experience strongly preferred
- Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain
- Clinical competency across the full ACT case mix: general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia
About the Community
Tampa sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in the heart of the Tampa Bay metro area — a region of 3 million people offering year-round sunshine, no state income tax, and a cost of living well below comparable coastal markets. The city combines a thriving healthcare and technology economy with professional sports (Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays), a nationally recognized arts and dining scene, and easy access to Gulf beaches. Top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to St. Petersburg and Clearwater make Tampa an equally strong choice for clinicians relocating with families.