Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Illinois

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active advanced practice nursing markets in the Midwest, concentrated across major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgical centers at every level from new graduate CRNAs through senior and chief roles. Most hiring is anchored in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield, where large employers like Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and OSF HealthCare maintain consistent demand. The most in-demand specialties include cardiac, pediatric, and obstetric anesthesia. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerNorthwestern Medicine
Top cityIllinois
Cities hiring13
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL
Advocate Aurora Health
Park Ridge, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$75 - $159.6/hr
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
Geneva, Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$115.05 - $146.08/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
Huntley, Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$115.05 - $146.08/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$118.5 - $150.47/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
McHenry, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$115.05 - $146.08/hr
BLS Certification
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Urbana
2 jobs
Chicago
2 jobs
Zion
1 job
Geneva
1 job
Harvey
1 job
Huntley
1 job
McHenry
1 job
Evanston
1 job
Rockford
1 job

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Northwestern Medicine4 open roles
UChicago Medicine3 open roles
Carle Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois CRNA license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required
  • National Certification Corporation NBCRNA certification or board-eligible status within required timeframe
  • Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia master's or doctoral program required
  • Current active RN license in good standing with the State of Illinois
  • Minimum of one to three years of critical care nursing experience prior to or during CRNA training
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required at time of hire

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified registered nurse anesthetist in Illinois?

To work as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in Illinois, you must hold an active Illinois RN license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, complete an accredited nurse anesthesia program at the master's or doctoral level, and pass the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists examination. Illinois follows national accreditation standards, so graduates of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs programs are recognized for licensure in the state.

How much do certified registered nurse anesthetists make in Illinois?

Certified registered nurse anesthetists in Illinois earn a median of about $286,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,490 for the lowest 10% to over $335,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire certified registered nurse anesthetists in Illinois?

Employers hiring certified registered nurse anesthetists in Illinois right now include Northwestern Medicine, UChicago Medicine, and Carle Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large academic health systems and regional surgical networks are among the most consistent sources of full-time CRNA openings across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs?

The most certified registered nurse anesthetist openings in Illinois are concentrated in Illinois, Urbana, and Chicago. Chicago drives the largest share of demand given its density of Level I trauma centers, academic medical centers, and high-volume ambulatory surgical centers, while Peoria and Springfield reflect the strong regional hospital systems, including OSF HealthCare and HSHS, anchoring central and downstate Illinois hiring.

Are there remote certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Certified registered nurse anesthetist work is almost entirely hands-on and requires physical presence in operating rooms, procedure suites, or labor and delivery units. About 0% of certified registered nurse anesthetist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions typically involve telehealth consultation, supervision of remote anesthesia teams, or administrative CRNA leadership roles.

How can I get hired as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying through new graduate CRNA residency or transition-to-practice programs, which Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University HealthSystem have offered to support newly certified CRNAs in Illinois. Candidates coming from ICU, cardiac care, or trauma nursing backgrounds are consistently prioritized. Holding your NBCRNA certification before your start date and completing any required Illinois IDFPR registration quickly removes the main hiring barrier for entry-level candidates.

Where can I find and apply to certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to certified registered nurse anesthetist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, surgical centers, and health networks. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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