PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Crystal Lake, IL

CRNAIncludes callPer Diem MD-Supervised State

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.

Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient careTeamworkCommunication

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).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Anesthesia median $270k (middle half $270k–$270k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Illinois55 active891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 48% no weekends40 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 listings97 in the last 30 days143 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
13
<$310k
4
$310k-345k
3
$345k-380k
2
$380k-415k
1
$468k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
CME allowance
58%
401k / retirement match
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Per Diem- NYP/ Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPer Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$205/hr
#2

CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - 1099 | $190-$200 Per Hour | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA1099

Somnia · Stockton, California

$190-$200/hr
#3

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Per Diem

$150-$200/hr
#4

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN (Crittenden)

$187.50/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois logo

About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plan
Paid time off
On-demand pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Crystal Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.