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NorthStar Anesthesia
Chicago, Illinois

Ascension St Joseph Hospital Chicago - Full-Time OB CRNA

CRNAIncludes callFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$254K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Role Overview

Summary of Job: NorthStar is looking for 24 hour CRNAs to join our team right downtown on Lake Michigan! Cases include: Variety of cases, OB Compensation: $254,000. Ability to pick up extra shifts in the OR. 17 weeks off. 2x24s per week, Tuedsay -Friday.

  • Facility Description: St Joseph Hospital Chicago
  • Facility Website: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago | Ascension
  • Location: Lincoln Park, Illinois

Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago is a hospital where compassionate, experienced doctors provide personalized care for your mind, body and spirit. We offer advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health concerns and deliver care that's right for you.

Our Story: NorthStar Anesthesia

Founded in 2004 by an Anesthesiologist and CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia is one of the largest anesthesia management companies in the country. We partner with over 150 hospitals and surgery centers across 20+ states, encompassing more than 2000 providers nationwide. NorthStar is on the cutting edge of technology implementation, ensuring our hospitals and providers have the best resources available. Our performance-driven approach combines quality anesthesia care with the efficiency and accountability that hospitals require, allowing our partners and providers to focus on what they do best: care for patients. At NorthStar Anesthesia we believe that’s a better way to operate.

  • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability Employer
  • Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term/Short Term, Malpractice, 401k and more

About NorthStar

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will provide anesthesia services for a variety of cases, with a specific focus on obstetrics. The role involves working 24-hour shifts at the Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified CRNA capable of managing diverse anesthesia cases. The position requires availability for two 24-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient MonitoringSurgical Support

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$254k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $254k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NorthStar Anesthesia

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Irving, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Life
Long Term/Short Term
Malpractice
401k
17 weeks off