CRNA Rush University Medical Center - Chicago

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October 22, 2026

Job Description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago (Downtown)

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

· The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre-anesthetic, anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management.

· Shifts available are 8's, 10's, and 12's, and your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system

· Call requirements are minimal, with no in-house call requirements. Additionally, you are paid to carry your pager whilst on-call, and you are paid a call-rate if you are called in. Call-ins occur about 10% of the time.

· The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

· Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases in both inpatient and outpatient setting

 Sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 for full-time!

 Relocation Support Available – We partner with UrbanBound, a comprehensive relocation management platform, to streamline and support your move. UrbanBound serves as a single, easy-to-use portal to manage relocation-related activities and resources for new employees.


Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program: 

· Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $5,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Position Requirements: 

· Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program

· Current certification by Nursing Board Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)

· Current licensure from the State of Illinois RN or APN License or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

· CPR and ACLS certifications

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

 Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

 Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

 Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U. S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

 All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

 Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1. 0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

 Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000

 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

 Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

 Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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