Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - Joliet, IL (General Anesthesia) Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - Joliet, IL General Anesthesia locum tenens job near Chicago. Join a dynamic anesthesia team at a 500-bed hospital in Joliet (zip code 60435) and provide high-quality perioperative and anesthesia care across a broad case mix. This Illinois CRNA opportunity offers competitive weekly pay, a collaborative supervisory model, and easy access to the greater Chicago area. Job Details - Locum Tenens CRNA, Joliet, IL Assignment Type: Locum tenens (contract) - CRNA / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Start Date: May 26, 2026 End Date: January 2, 2027 Duration: 32 weeks Shifts per Week: 5 (days; 8-hour standard; 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts available) Hours per Week: Minimum 32 Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,220 - $5,500 (competitive locum tenens CRNA pay) Setting: 500-bed hospital with 8 anesthesia rooms; perioperative and inpatient care Supervision: Collaborative model with supervising MDs (approx. 1:4 MD to CRNA ratio) Charting System: iPro and paper charting (anesthesia documentation) Case Types: General, Neuro, Ortho, OB, Cardiac, Pediatrics, Endocrine, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab, Outpatient Pediatrics Call: No call required; weekends available for extra shifts (optional) Job Requirements - CRNA Qualifications Valid registered professional nurse license and CRNA credentials Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as a CRNA (hospital/OR experience preferred) Ability to work a minimum of 30-32 hours per week for the assignment duration Willingness to obtain Illinois state license if not currently held (Illinois CRNA license required) Responsibilities - Clinical CRNA Duties Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments and risk evaluations Obtain and verify informed patient consent for anesthesia care Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and perioperative plans with patients and families Induce, maintain, and emergence of general and regional anesthesia as appropriate Monitor and manage patients' physiological status throughout procedures Perform clinical interventions and airway management as needed Collaborate with supervising physicians, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff for safe anesthesia delivery Document anesthesia care thoroughly in iPro and paper charting systems Why This Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity This Joliet, IL CRNA locum tenens role offers exposure to a large, diverse surgical caseload and a supportive hospital anesthesia team. Ideal for CRNAs seeking Illinois anesthesia jobs, locum tenens flexibility, and access to suburban living with quick commutes to the Chicago area. No overnight call required and weekends are optional for additional shifts. Ready to advance your CRNA career with a rewarding locum tenens anesthesia job in Joliet, IL? Apply now to be considered for this Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist opportunity. Join our anesthesia team today and bring your clinical expertise to a high-volume hospital setting near Chicago. 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: 2026-05-13