Pediatric CRNA
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Pediatric CRNA – Full-Time | Greater Tampa / St. Petersburg Area | High-Acuity Children’s Hospital
🌟 An Elite Pediatric CRNA Opportunity in the Greater Tampa Bay Area
An exceptional opportunity awaits for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at a nationally ranked, high-acuity freestanding children’s hospital in the Greater Tampa / St. Petersburg area. This renowned pediatric referral center provides highly specialized care for infants, children, and young adults along Florida’s west coast.
If you're seeking a CRNA role that offers autonomy, academic involvement, incredible work-life balance, and industry-leading total compensation, this is one of the top pediatric CRNA jobs nationwide.
🔥 Why This CRNA Role Stands Out:
- Exclusively Pediatric Anesthesia – No OB, No Adults
- High-acuity and complex case mix: trauma, congenital cardiac, EATs, CDH, neuro, ortho, and transplant
- Anesthesia services provided in: 10 ORs, CVORs, Cath Labs, IR, MRI, CT, and bedside procedures
- True work-life balance – waterfall scheduling, CRNAs manage their own assignments, always out on time or early
- Highly respected CRNA culture — Chief CRNA has a seat on the hospital’s Leadership Board
- Self-scheduling flexibility – 24s, 13s, 10s, or 8-hour shifts to fit your lifestyle
💼 Position Snapshot:
- Full-Time, W-2
- Pediatric-only, high-acuity anesthesia
- Care Team Model: 1:1 or 2:1 depending on case complexity
- CRNAs perform regionals (including caudal), invasive lines, and staff all specialties including cardiac and trauma
- 24/7 CRNA presence for trauma, airway, and cardiac backup (no routine overnight case coverage)
💰 Compensation Overview:
- Base Pay: $93.42–$144.80/hour (~$194K–$301K annually)
- Sign-On Bonus:
- $50K (2-year commitment)
- **SRNAs Only – Pre-Graduation Stipend: $50K (2-year commitment)or $75K (3-year) — 75% upfront, 25% at 90 day mark of employment
- Relocation Assistance: Yes (for moves over 50 miles)
- Licensure, DEA, and professional association fees fully reimbursed
🔥 Total Compensation Note:
When factoring in salary, sign-on bonus, 403(b) retirement match, dependent college tuition benefit, wellness bonuses, and employer-covered licensure, the total compensation package exceeds $230K to $350K+ annually, depending on tenure and shift/call participation.
🏖️ Time Off & Differentials:
- 6 to 8+ weeks of paid time off, depending on years of service
- 1 week CME + $4,000 CME stipend
- Paid holidays and sick leave
- Shift & call differentials:
- 24-hour shift premium: +$20/hr (if elected)
- Backup call: $10–$15/hr
- Cardiac call (for cardiac CRNAs only): $10–$15/hr
- Holiday and weekend differentials apply
🔥 Full Benefits Package Includes:
- 403(b) with employer match
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Health & Dependent Care
- Dependent Child College Tuition Benefit – a rare offering
- $1,000 Annual Wellness Bonus
- Free parking
- No State Income Tax (Florida!) — maximizing take-home pay
🌴 Why Greater Tampa / St. Petersburg?
- Award-winning beaches, world-class boating, fishing, golf, and water sports
- Thriving waterfront downtowns, arts, concerts, sports, and culinary scene
- Year-round sunshine – endless outdoor lifestyle
- Top-rated public and private schools, family-friendly neighborhoods
- 30 minutes to Tampa International Airport, close to Clearwater and Sarasota
- No state income tax = more take-home pay
🏥 Why This Pediatric CRNA Job Is Exceptional:
- Join a nationally ranked, high-acuity, destination children’s hospital
- Handle the most complex pediatric cases in a collaborative, CRNA-led culture
- True autonomy with guaranteed work-life balance – no empty promises
- Participate in teaching, leadership, or research if desired
- Exceptional total compensation — top of market for pediatric CRNA roles nationally
📩 Apply Today!
This is a rare opportunity to elevate your career while living in one of the most desirable coastal communities in the country. Submit your resume to learn more — interview expenses covered.
