CRNA - IL

Job Description

We are seeking a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist specializing in Anesthesiology for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity starts on Mar 2, 2026, for a 120-day assignment, offering day shifts Monday through Friday with no call and no weekend requirements. The role supports a care team model in a high-volume hospital environment, working with patients of all ages, and focuses on a wide range of surgical specialties.

Job Details

• Location: Illinois
• Facility Type: Hospital and Surgery Center
• Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; no 10 or 12 hour shifts; no call; no weekends

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide anesthesia care as part of a care team model (typically 3 CRNAs per 1 physician)
• Collaborate closely with MDs and Anesthesia Technicians for efficient case preparation
• Deliver anesthesia for a diverse range of cases, including orthopedics, low-acuity pediatrics, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, obstetrics, general surgery, ENT, endoscopies, total joints, and urology/cystoscopies
• Manage patients of all ages, with pediatric cases limited to relatively healthy children (no PICU or high-acuity peds; NICU patients are transported)
• Assist in maintaining a safe and effective anesthesia environment across both hospital and surgery center settings
• Support approximately 60 cases per day in collaboration with the care team
• Adhere to departmental protocols and quality standards

Additional Information

• Must hold current Illinois license and NBCRNA certification
• Board certification in Anesthesiology required
• Experience in high-volume, multidisciplinary hospital settings preferred
• Physicians handle all blocks and cardiac cases
• No transplants or high-acuity pediatric or neonatal cases

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.