A full-time CRNA opportunity is available at Putnam Community Medical Center, a 99-bed acute care facility in Palatka, Florida, affiliated with HCA's North Florida Regional Healthcare network. This role places you inside a well-resourced community hospital with a broad surgical and procedural case mix, backed by the technology and support infrastructure of a 14,000-employee regional health system. Palatka offers a low cost of living, outdoor recreation along the St. Johns River, and easy access to Jacksonville and Gainesville — a compelling lifestyle package for clinicians ready to plant roots in North Florida.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive total compensation package
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Clinician referral program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access
Practice Highlights
- 99-bed acute care hospital serving the full breadth of Putnam County's patient population
- 10-bed intensive/critical care unit supporting high-acuity perioperative cases
- Step-down care unit providing an intermediate level of post-procedure monitoring
- Cardiac catheterization lab expanding the procedural scope beyond routine surgical anesthesia
- Medical and surgical inpatient units generating a diverse daily case mix
- Family birthplace center with obstetric anesthesia needs
- 24-hour emergency medicine department contributing urgent and emergent anesthesia volume
- HCA North Florida Regional Healthcare affiliation providing access to current research, medical technology, and system-wide clinical resources
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA credential required
- National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification required or board eligibility
- Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a community-hospital case mix spanning general surgery, obstetrics, cardiac catheterization, and emergency/urgent procedures
About the Community
Palatka is a small city situated along the scenic St. Johns River in Putnam County, offering an unhurried pace of life, affordable housing, and ready access to Florida's natural landscape — including state forests, freshwater fishing, and kayaking. Jacksonville lies approximately 60 miles to the northeast and Gainesville roughly 40 miles to the southwest, giving residents the convenience of two major metros — including the University of Florida Health system and a major international airport — while enjoying the character and cost advantages of a smaller community.