Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum Tenens CRNA - General & Orthopedic Anesthesia Kankakee, IL Locum Tenens CRNA in Kankakee, IL - AANA-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with an active Illinois CRNA license needed for general and orthopedic anesthesia cases. Join a supportive anesthesia team near the greater Chicago area. Locum Tenens CRNA Job Details Position: Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - General & Orthopedic Cases Location: Kankakee, IL 60901 (Kankakee County; easy access to the greater Chicago area) Assignment Type: Locum tenens / contract (locum CRNA, locum tenens anesthesia jobs) Start Date: October 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2026 Duration: 65 weeks Openings: 5 Shifts per Week: 5 Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Hours per Week: 32 Call: No in-house or pager call required Overtime: Not expected Charting System: iPro Anesthesia Rooms: 5 Care Team Model: MD-supervised CRNAs (2:1 ratio); anesthesiologists also perform cases Required Qualifications - Illinois CRNA Jobs Active Illinois CRNA license required (candidates must already hold an IL license) Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA certified) Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) Minimum 1 year of CRNA experience in acute care or perioperative (operating room) settings Ability to complete privileging and credentialing (estimated 60 days) Key Responsibilities - Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments and perioperative planning for general surgery and orthopedic anesthesia Obtain and verify informed consent for anesthesia services Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and perioperative management with patients and the surgical team Provide induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia for general and orthopedic procedures Monitor and document patient physiological status throughout procedures using iPro charting Perform clinical interventions as needed to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff within a supervised care-team model Compensation Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $6,020-$6,350 per week Why Join This Anesthesia Team Locum tenens opportunity for CRNAs seeking flexible, long-term contract work No in-house or pager call required-work-life balance for anesthesia professionals Supportive perioperative team and MD supervision with a collaborative care model Work in a friendly Midwest community along the Kankakee River with easy access to the greater Chicago area Apply now to join a supportive anesthesia team in Kankakee, IL. This locum tenens CRNA role is an excellent opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) seeking rewarding work in general and orthopedic anesthesia. Submit your CV/resume to our recruitment team to get started. Benefits 1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits. About GHR About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare CompanyFor more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm. We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve. We're here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-03-07