Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
ST LUKES Cataract & LASER Institute
The Villages, Florida
Advanced Practice Nurses · Nurse Anesthetists
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- OR, PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 4 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No call
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- CRNA
More role details
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $50,000
The median for nursing in Florida is $33/hr, across 554 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Full-Time
Locations: The Villages
$275K base salary, $50K sign-on/retention bonus (terms apply), quarterly bonus opportunity, 4-day workweek, 6 weeks PTO, additional paid surgeon days out, no nights, no weekends, no call.
Consistent hours, lower acuity, no weekends or holidays, no on-call
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Stable practice specializing in ophthalmic procedures, providing a focused and predictable case mix
Join a Team That Aligns With Your Core Values
St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented CRNA who is passionate about exceptional patient care and thrives in a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you have a growth mindset, value teamwork, and prioritize work-life balance, this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Here, you will enjoy
Averaging below 40 hours per week – a schedule that respects your personal life A highly competitive salary ($275,000 plus $20,000 sign on bonus-terms apply) annually for a 4-day work week in a stable, well-respected practice. If a 5th day is worked the hourly rate for the day will be $175.00. Annual salary range can be between $275,000 to $325,000 for 4-5 days per week, with 5 weeks PTO, and up to 2 weeks annually of 'doctor out' days for which you are paid. Daily stipend of $250 to include mileage if you are required to travel between two locations A servant-leadership culture where collaboration and support define our approach A fulfilling career with opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development
About St. Luke’s
At St. Luke’s, our mission is simple: Life-Changing Vision. From the moment a patient walks through our doors, we are committed to delivering not just exceptional eye care but also holistic wellness that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
With six locations across Florida’s Gulf Coast and two in The Villages, St. Luke’s is renowned for:
- Excellence in cataract surgery and ophthalmic care
- A legacy of outstanding patient experiences
- A culture of career growth and advancement for our team members
About the Position
As a CRNA, you will play a vital role in our surgical team, providing top-tier anesthesia care while supporting your fellow CRNAs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia care
- Assessing and preparing patients for monitored anesthesia care
- Overseeing patient recovery and immediate post-op needs
- Collaborating closely with physicians and surgical teams
What We Look For
A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork Excellent communication and collaboration skills A flexible approach to scheduling, with hours starting as early as 7:00 AM and rotating schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance
Qualifications
- Florida Licensed CRNA
- ACLS and BLS Certification
- Experience preferred, but recent graduates welcome
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR and MS Office Suite a plus
- Must be mobile in a clinic setting; walking, sitting, standing, bending and stretching
Why Join St. Luke’s?
At St. Luke’s, we prioritize both professional and personal fulfillment. Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay Monday – Friday Schedule – No weekends or holidays A Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work alongside experts in a mission-driven environment Career Growth & Leadership Development – Expand your skills and advance within our organization
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benefits
www.stlukeseye.com/benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Smoke-Free Workplace. We participate in the E-Verify Program.
Join us and be part of something truly life-changing—for our patients and for you.
Requirements
What We Look For
A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork Excellent communication and collaboration skills A flexible approach to scheduling, with hours starting as early as 7:00 AM and rotating schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance
Qualifications
- Florida Licensed CRNA
- ACLS and BLS Certification
- Experience preferred, but recent graduates welcome
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR and MS Office Suite a plus
- Must be mobile in a clinic setting; walking, sitting, standing, bending and stretching
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Requirements
- Florida Licensed CRNA
- ACLS and BLS Certification
- Experience preferred, but recent graduates welcome
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR and MS Office Suite a plus
- Must be mobile in a clinic setting; walking, sitting, standing, bending and stretching
- Why Join St. Luke’s?
- At St. Luke’s, we prioritize both professional and personal fulfillment. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- Monday – Friday Schedule – No weekends or holidays
- A Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work alongside experts in a mission-driven environment
- Career Growth & Leadership Development – Expand your skills and advance within our organization
- What We Look For
- A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A flexible approach to scheduling, with hours starting as early as 7:00 AM and rotating schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance
Place
- City
- The Villages, Florida
- Rent against this pay
- 6% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $77,622/yr
- Metro price level
- 15% below the national average
$1,397 median rent against $24,960 a month at $144/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
The Villages area index 85.4, where 100 is the national average.
The Villages is a sprawling master-planned retirement community in Central Florida built around golf-cart-friendly streets, recreation centers, and town squares with nightly live entertainment. For nurses, it offers a concentrated patient population of active seniors in a sun-belt, resort-style setting.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You walk into a private ophthalmic practice that has been doing cataract and laser eye care from Tarpon Springs since 1968. The work sits in ambulatory surgery—OR circulating and anesthesia support for eye cases—not a full-service hospital floor. Postings for…
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