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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Join UChicago Medicine, as an Nurse Anesthetist in our Anesthesiology Department.
Sign on Bonus and Relocation Package Available
As an Nurse Anesthetist, you will be responsible for providing patient care and support throughout the perioperative period. This can include preoperative assessment and sedation, administration and management of an anesthetic, and discontinuation of the anesthetic and postoperative management.
Come join an Elite group of CRNAs in one of the country's finest Academic Medical Centers. See all surgical and procedural disciplines. Experience state of the art Level One Trauma patient care. And work with world renowned Medical professionals in every area of service.
Essential Job Functions
- Acquires anesthesia drugs from the satellite pharmacy, prepares anesthesia drugs and delivery system.
- Functions as a member of the Care Team to carry out the plan for each patient and the Care Center.
- Performs preoperative assessment of the patient, which includes chart review, preop patient interview, history and physical if necessary, and establishes an anesthesia plan based on findings and discussion with the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist.
- Demonstrates an expert proficiency in airway management, which includes mask ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the management and/or placement of current monitoring techniques and procedures in the perioperative period which include but are not limited to: ECG placement and interpretation, arterial line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, transesophegeal echocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulator's.
- Records all pertinent perioperative events on the patient’s chart and anesthesia record.
- Transports patients postoperatively to an appropriate location based on anesthetic technique and patient’s condition, and reports the patient’s condition and anesthetic concerns to the appropriate clinician.
- In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, the CRNA will demonstrate proficiency in the management of the induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia. Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Current Illinois RN and APN Licensure
- BSN Required
- BLS and ACLS certificate required
- Must be a graduate of an A.A.N.A approved nurse anesthesia program
- Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation
- Must be certified or certification-eligible by the A.A.N.A
- Must be certified or certification-eligible by the NBCRNA
- Graduation with a minimum of a master’s degree from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- A minimum of one year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting Must maintain certification through continuing education
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE FT 1.0
- Shift: Rotating
- Unit/Department: Nurse Anesthetist
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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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 Advocate Aurora Health, Carle Health, and UChicago Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Park Ridge, Illinois, and Urbana. 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 August 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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