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GHR Healthcare lists this Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) opportunity in joliet, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Locum Tenens CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - Joliet, IL (60435) Locum Tenens CRNA in Joliet, IL (60435) - 32-week contract, estimated pay $5,220-$5,500/week at a 500-bed hospital near Chicago. Join a collaborative anesthesia team as a contract CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) providing high-quality OR and perioperative anesthesia care in a busy, modern hospital serving the Chicago-area suburban community.
Job Details - CRNA / Locum Tenens Anesthesia Jobs 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 (flexible scheduling for OR coverage) Shift Lengths: 8-hour days (8, 10, and 12-hour shifts available) Hours per Week: Minimum 32 Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,220 - $5,500 Setting: 500-bed hospital with 8 anesthesia rooms; high-volume operating rooms and perioperative services Supervision: Collaborative model with supervising MDs (approx. 1:4 MD to CRNA ratio) Charting Systems: iPro and paper charting Case Types / OR Experience: General, Neuro, Ortho, OB, Cardiac, Pediatrics, Endocrine, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab, Outpatient Pediatrics Call: No call required; optional weekend shifts available for extra pay Location: Joliet, Illinois - suburban living with easy access to Chicago and regional amenities (Illinois CRNA jobs / Chicago-area anesthesia) Job Requirements / Qualifications Current license as a registered professional nurse (RN) Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA certification) 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 (assistance and guidance typically available) Responsibilities - Nurse Anesthetist / Anesthesia Provider Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments and perioperative 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 emerge patients from general and regional anesthesia as appropriate Monitor and manage patients' physiological status throughout procedures Perform clinical interventions and airway management as needed in the OR and procedure areas Collaborate closely with supervising physicians, anesthesiologists, surgical teams, and perioperative staff to ensure safe anesthesia delivery Document anesthesia care thoroughly in iPro and paper charting systems Why Join This Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity Competitive weekly pay for locum CRNA roles in Illinois High-volume, diverse case mix to expand clinical experience (OR and subspecialty cases) Flexible scheduling with optional extra shifts - ideal for locum tenens and contract CRNA candidates Supportive, collaborative anesthesia team in a modern hospital setting Convenient suburban location with easy access to Chicago - great quality of life This locum tenens CRNA opportunity in Joliet, IL is ideal for providers seeking a dynamic clinical environment, flexible scheduling, and the chance to work in a supportive, high-volume hospital. Apply now to advance your CRNA career in a thriving Illinois community. Submit your CV/resume and contact information to be considered - join our anesthesia team today!
Benefits 1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.
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For 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.
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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.
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