PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Crystal Lake, IL
Listed compensation
$183k-$311k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Mercyhealth has an exciting PRN CRNA opportunity to join our excellent Anesthesia team in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Opportunity
Highly competitive compensation: $150 - $200 hourly
EPIC EMR
- Vast multi-specialty referral sources
- 501c3 non-for-profit
Qualifications
- Training from a CRNA program
- Skilled at providing exceptional care
- The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team
About Mercyhealth
Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Over 950+ partnered providers and 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.
With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!
About the Community
Crystal Lake, named for its beautiful crystal-clear lake, is a vibrant city with a rich history and a lively downtown area. Originally settled in the 1830s, the town grew as a resort destination in the late 19th century, attracting visitors from Chicago who wanted to enjoy the lake’s beauty.
Today, Crystal Lake offers residents and visitors a mix of outdoor recreation, local shops, and a bustling arts scene. The lake remains a focal point for the community, with activities such as boating, fishing, and beach fun in the summer.
The downtown area is home to unique boutiques, restaurants, and theaters, including the Raue Center for the Arts, which hosts a variety of performances. With its blend of natural beauty, historic charm, and modern conveniences, Crystal Lake is a great place to live and visit.
Cost of living: Crystal Lake offers a balance between affordable housing and suburban amenities, making it an attractive option for families.
Known for: Crystal Lake itself, as well as its beautiful parks and proximity to Chicago
History: Founded in 1835, Crystal Lake was initially a resort town and became known for its beautiful lake and outdoor activities.
Learn More
- Crystal Lake Recreation
- Crystal Lake Beach Park
- Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
- Provider Recruiter
- Mercyhealth
- 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org
Pay Range
$182,936.00 - $310,991.20
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
- One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Key Responsibilities
The CRNA will provide exceptional anesthesia care as a member of the Mercyhealth anesthesia team. They will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient services across the health system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
CRNA Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Anesthesia median $270k (middle half $270k–$270k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Illinois | 55 active | 891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nurse Anesthesia listings | 97 in the last 30 days | 143 the 30 days before (−32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Anesthesia pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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