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Rinvio Recruitment
Chicago, Illinois

Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology

CRNAIncludes weekendsNo callContract MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$200-$225/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

This on-site, contract position offers an excellent opportunity to provide top-notch anesthesia care in a dynamic medical practice environment.

As a Locum CRNA, you will play a vital role in delivering anesthesia services, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. You will work with a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, helping to implement best practices and contribute to quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Administer anesthesia to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
  • Monitor patient vital signs and manage sedation levels
  • Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and develop anesthesia care plans
  • Collaborate with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Evaluate patient response to anesthesia and make necessary adjustments
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and organizational policies
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding anesthesia

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Current CRNA certification and valid state license
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in anesthesia administration
  • Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques and patient safety standards
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus

Schedule: Monday-Friday (7a-7p or 9a-9p) or Saturday & Sunday (7a-5:30p)

No call requirement

Setting: MOR or procedural suite

MOR Cases: General, neuro, urology, orthopedics, gynecology, colorectal, ENT/OMFS, plastics, burn, thoracic, vascular, kidney transplants

Procedural Suite Cases: GI, EP, IR, MRI, neuro, cardiology, etc.

Supervision: 1:3 in MOR, 1:3 or 1:4 in procedural suites

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pre-anesthesia AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationSedation ManagementPatient MonitoringCare Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Anesthesiology at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 906 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in nurse anesthesia (crna)ranked against 906 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Anesthesia median $270k (middle half $270k–$270k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Illinois55 active901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings101 in the last 30 days160 the 30 days before (−37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+6.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (906 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 CRNA Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$280k
11
$280k-320k
3
$320k-360k
0
$360k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
52%
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 906 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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