Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Department of Anesthesiology at Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 261,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

Fully paid malpractice insurance

CME days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Gold Coast Surgery Center in Chicago, IL seeks experienced, collaborative CRNAs for outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine cases. You’ll work with a small, on-site anesthesiologist and have minimal supervision.

No call or holidays, 4-room ambulatory center with generous compensation and benefits. You will interview preoperatively, administer anesthesia, monitor intraoperative parameters, and assist in recovery room handoffs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current IL RN license and IL CRNA license.
• Graduate of an approved anesthesia program.
• Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients pre-operatively and assesses their status for anesthesia.
• Reviews the patient's medical record with the anesthesiologists regarding the anesthesia plan.
• Utilizes and prepares all essential equipment and supplies to enhance effective and safe anesthesia delivery.
• Administers anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical procedures.
• Monitors all necessary parameters to determine the patient's condition and reaction to surgery and anesthesia.
• Advises and/or consults the anesthesiologist regarding adverse reactions.
• Provides appropriate action as directed or required during anesthetic administration.
• Determines blood loss and other fluid therapy needs in consultation with the anesthesiologists.
• Records the patient's status on the clinical anesthesia record prior to, during, and following anesthesia administered by anesthesiologists.
• Escorts patients to the recovery room and provides a comprehensive report on all aspects of the patient's condition to recovery room personnel.
• Provides emergency and resuscitative care for the entire GCS. Completes required post-operative anesthesia visits using department forms or progress notes.
• Functions as a resource and assists in the educational process related to IVs, IV therapy, respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains current anesthesia expertise and competency and completes requirements for re-certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Preop assessment

Postop care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

IL RN license

IL CRNA license

CRNA program graduate

AANA certification (or eligible)

Job description

Gold Coast Surgery Center | Chicago, IL | 1 Full-Time or 2 Part-Time positions | $290,000 + overtime | Generous Sign-On Bonus

First Round Pre-Screen Virtual Interviews: Oct 26 - Nov 06, 2026

Join a four-room ambulatory surgery center focused on orthopedic and sports medicine cases with relatively healthy patients. You’ll work with a small, tight-knit team and an on-site anesthesiologist with regional anesthesia fellowship training, available for collaboration and support. We’re looking for experienced, collaborative CRNAs who are comfortable working with minimal supervision.

SCHEDULE

• No call
• No holidays
• On-time relief
• Outpatient only

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• W-2 salary: $290,000 plus overtime (prorated for part-time)
• Competitive Sign-on bonus
• Profit sharing
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Substantial Time Off including CME Days
• Health, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurance
• All health plans HSA eligible
• Medical expense reimbursement account (works like an FSA)
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Company retirement plan

Prime Location: This position is based in Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile — one of the most sought-after addresses in the city, surrounded by top-tier shopping, dining, and culture in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

RESPONSBILITIES

• Interviews patients pre-operatively and assesses their status for anesthesia.
• Reviews the patient's medical record with the anesthesiologists regarding the anesthesia plan.
• Utilizes and prepares all essential equipment and supplies to enhance effective and safe anesthesia delivery.
• Administers anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical procedures.
• Monitors all necessary parameters to determine the patient's condition and reaction to surgery and anesthesia.
• Advises and/or consults the anesthesiologist regarding adverse reactions.
• Provides appropriate action as directed or required during anesthetic administration.
• Determines blood loss and other fluid therapy needs in consultation with the anesthesiologists.
• Records the patient's status on the clinical anesthesia record prior to, during, and following anesthesia administered by anesthesiologists.
• Escorts patients to the recovery room and provides a comprehensive report on all aspects of the patient's condition to recovery room personnel.
• Provides emergency and resuscitative care for the entire GCS. Completes required post-operative anesthesia visits using department forms or progress notes.
• Functions as a resource and assists in the educational process related to IVs, IV therapy, respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains current anesthesia expertise and competency and completes requirements for re-certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current IL RN license and IL CRNA license.
• Graduate of an approved anesthesia program.
• Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).