Anesthetist Jobs
Anesthetist jobs are open across hospital systems, surgical centers, pain management clinics, and academic medical centers, from new graduate to senior and chief levels, with specializations in cardiac, pediatric, and regional anesthesia. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The APRN-CRNA reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The ARPN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), in collaboration with staff anesthesiologists, provides high quality anesthetic care to patients in the inpatient and expanded outpatient facilities. The CRNA may also participate in research projects, the education of student registered nurse anesthetists, and leadership activities within the department and throughout the hospital.
Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate equipment and completes room set up in anticipation of patient's needs; completes room set up in an efficient, thorough and cost effective manner.
- Ensures preoperative documentation is complete, collaborates plan of care with attending anesthesiologist and surgical team.
- Manages all aspects of anesthesia care based on the patient's physiological response to anesthesia and surgery, consults attending anesthesiologists or other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
- Performs complete, accurate and legible preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative documentation.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of master's degree in nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license.
- Registered Professional Nurse (IL) license.
- National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Preferred:
- Memberships to national professional organization, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and state professional organization of primary practice; e.g., Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA).
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The APRN-CRNA reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The ARPN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), in collaboration with staff anesthesiologists, provides high quality anesthetic care to patients in the inpatient and expanded outpatient facilities. The CRNA may also participate in research projects, the education of student registered nurse anesthetists, and leadership activities within the department and throughout the hospital.
Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate equipment and completes room set up in anticipation of patient's needs; completes room set up in an efficient, thorough and cost effective manner.
- Ensures preoperative documentation is complete, collaborates plan of care with attending anesthesiologist and surgical team.
- Manages all aspects of anesthesia care based on the patient's physiological response to anesthesia and surgery, consults attending anesthesiologists or other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
- Performs complete, accurate and legible preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative documentation.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of master's degree in nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license.
- Registered Professional Nurse (IL) license.
- National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Preferred:
- Memberships to national professional organization, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and state professional organization of primary practice; e.g., Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA).
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in anesthetist jobs.
- Medical degree with completed anesthesiology residency or CRNA program
- Current state medical license or CRNA certification in good standing
- Board certification or active board eligibility in anesthesiology
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications
- Experience with general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care
- Proficiency with electronic anesthesia records and perioperative documentation systems
Tips for Your Anesthetist Job Search
Tailor your CV to each setting
Hospital anesthesia departments and ambulatory surgical centers weigh different experience. Highlight high-volume OR rotations for hospital roles and efficiency metrics for outpatient settings. Swap out clinical focus areas to match the case mix listed in the job posting.
List every certification you hold
Reviewers scan for ACLS, PALS, and any subspecialty training like regional anesthesia or pain management before reading further. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your CV so they're visible without scrolling.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists anesthetist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based interview answers
Interviewers in anesthesia consistently ask you to walk through how you'd manage a specific intraoperative complication. Prepare three or four structured case narratives that show your clinical reasoning, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope before salary
In anesthesia, call schedule, case mix, and supervision ratios affect daily work more than base pay. Ask about those specifics during the offer stage so you understand what the role actually involves before discussing compensation.
Follow up with a clinical question
After an interview, send a follow-up that references a specific case type or protocol you discussed. It signals genuine interest in that department's practice style, not just the position, and keeps you memorable to the hiring committee.
Anesthetist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most anesthetists?
The companies hiring the most anesthetists right now include Sound Physicians, Gastro Health, and Prisma Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large health systems and national anesthesia staffing groups typically carry the most consistent volume of openings.
How many anesthetist jobs are remote?
About 1% of anesthetist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth components include pre-operative assessments, pain management consultations, and certain administrative or education-focused anesthesia positions.
How do you become an anesthetist?
You complete a bachelor's degree with prerequisite sciences, then earn an MD or DO through medical school before matching into an accredited anesthesiology residency. Alternatively, registered nurses can pursue a CRNA credential through an accredited nurse anesthesia program. After training, you obtain state licensure, pass board exams, and maintain certifications like ACLS and PALS to practice.
How do you get hired as an anesthetist with little experience?
New anesthesiology graduates and new CRNAs should target academic medical centers, larger hospital systems, and teaching hospitals that are structured to onboard early-career clinicians. Emphasizing your residency or program case volume, subspecialty rotations, and any quality improvement work you contributed to helps offset limited independent practice history when applying.
What does the anesthetist interview process look like?
Most anesthetist interviews include a phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by an in-person day that combines meetings with department leadership, a tour of the OR and facilities, and clinical scenario discussions. Some programs include a credentialing review or case presentation. The process often ends with a conversation about scheduling, call obligations, and partnership or employment terms.
Where can I find and apply to anesthetist jobs?
You can find and apply to anesthetist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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