
CRNA - General
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- New Lenox, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CRNA
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $152
- Weekly
- $6,095
- Yearly (full-time)
- $316,940
- Contract length
- 26 weeks
- Start date
- January 4, 2026
This job pays about $152/hour — 11% above the median for CRNA jobs in Illinois ($138/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CRNA jobs in Illinois right now
- 7 open CRNA jobs in Illinois from 1 agency.
- Pay in these listings: $131 – $203/hour, median $152/hour.
- Typical CRNA pay in Illinois: $138/hour ($286,832/year, BLS).
Job description
Locum Tenens CRNA Jobs – General Anesthesia in New Lenox, Illinois
Join a collaborative anesthesia care team as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in New Lenox, IL, providing general anesthesia across diverse surgical specialties for a 26-week locum tenens assignment.
This Illinois CRNA opportunity offers exposure to general, endoscopic, ENT, gynecologic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, plastic, trauma, neurologic, obstetric, and urologic cases, with no cardiac cases. The CRNA will practice under the continuous medical supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Located in New Lenox, Illinois, this healthcare opportunity offers the appeal of a welcoming community with convenient access to the Chicago metropolitan area, abundant amenities, and a balanced suburban lifestyle.
Locum Tenens CRNA Job Details
- Position: Locum tenens Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – General Anesthesia
- Location: New Lenox, Illinois, near Chicago
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,630–$6,560
- Start Date: January 4, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 26 weeks, with potential for an ongoing assignment
- Schedule: Monday through Saturday
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts; 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts are available
- Anesthesia Practice Model: Continuous medical supervision by an anesthesiologist
CRNA Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of CRNA experience in a surgical anesthesia setting
- Current CRNA/APRN licensure eligible for practice in Illinois
- National board certification or eligibility as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Current provider credentials and the ability to complete the credentialing process
- Demonstrated clinical competence across a variety of general anesthesia cases
- Strong communication, collaboration, and patient-safety skills
CRNA Responsibilities
- Administer safe and effective anesthesia care throughout the perioperative process
- Evaluate patients before procedures and develop individualized anesthesia plans
- Provide anesthesia services for general, endoscopic, ENT, gynecologic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, plastic, trauma, neurologic, obstetric, and urologic procedures
- Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery, responding promptly to changing clinical conditions
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other members of the anesthesia care team
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold established standards for quality and patient safety
Apply now for this locum tenens CRNA opportunity in New Lenox, Illinois, near the Chicago metropolitan area.
Benefits
1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.
About GHR
About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.
We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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