<p>A community acute-care hospital in Waukegan, Illinois — situated in the Chicago metropolitan area — is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join an established Anesthesia Care Team. This 1099 independent contractor role offers a tiered hourly rate structure that rewards higher commitment, a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000, and a broad surgical case mix with no OB requirement. The program is stable, the team is cohesive, and scheduling flexibility is built into the contract from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>1099 independent contractor engagement with flexible scheduling (minimum 20 hours per week)</li> <li>$180/hour for up to 32 hours per week; $210/hour for 32+ hours per week</li> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $50,000, paid quarterly over 2 years (requires minimum 8 shifts per month to qualify)</li> <li>Part-time and full-time schedule options available</li> <li>Stable, newly contracted program with an established anesthesia infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community acute-care hospital with 7 operating rooms; 1–3 rooms running on any given day</li> <li>Anesthesia Care Team model composed of 6 CRNAs and 1 PRN anesthesiologist</li> <li>Broad surgical case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, Gynecology, and Cath Lab</li> <li>No OB anesthesia required</li> <li>Typical day starts at 7:00–7:30 AM; case volume varies by specialty and day</li> <li>Call is optional — not required; in-house if elected</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification required</li> <li>Active Illinois APRN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS</li> <li>NRP certification preferred</li> <li>Prior clinical experience preferred; strong new graduates are welcome to apply</li> <li>Demonstrated patient-centered approach and effective communication skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Waukegan sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan in the northern Chicago suburbs, offering direct access to lakefront recreation, forest preserves, and the full cultural and culinary landscape of one of the country's great cities. The area features diverse, well-established communities with a range of housing options and highly regarded school systems — a practical fit for clinicians relocating with families. Major airports serve the region, making travel straightforward for those maintaining ties elsewhere.</p>