APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Overview

APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Hiring Department
:
Anesthesiology

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038731

Posting Close Date
:
February 23, 2026

Salary
:
The previously determined salary range for this position was $240,800 to $293,238, with a sign-on bonus of $18,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences;

the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The CRNA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients.

The CRNA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising anesthesiologists in an area of clinical expertise within the CRNA s scope of practice and licensure. The CRNA is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results. Assess patients  medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
• Develop anesthesia care plans.
• Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications, anesthetics, drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
• Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
• Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics. Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
• Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients  cardiovascular systems.
• Monitor and evaluate patients  post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
• Discharge patients to hospital floor or Surgicenter as necessary.
• Instruct nurses, residents, interns, students or other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Master s degree in nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a registered professional nurse.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or if pending initial certification, temporary State of Illinois CRNA license.
• Graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or their predecessors.
• Current certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or recertification by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists or their respective predecessors, or if pending initial certification, evidence of graduation from a Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs approved program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

• PALS certification preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal…