A cardiac-focused CRNA opportunity at Memorial Hospital Belleville — a 222-bed, Magnet-recognized, BJC HealthCare-affiliated acute care facility in Belleville, Illinois. This W-2 employed position offers a newly enhanced base salary, a 4-10 schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package within a nationally accredited, high-acuity cardiac program that includes PCI capability and stroke-ready designation.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly enhanced base salary (recently restructured upward)
- Sign-on bonus available
- W-2 employment status with full benefits package
- 7 weeks of paid time off annually
- Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage
- CME access through a dedicated clinician education institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac CRNA role within a 222-bed acute care hospital carrying Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI designation by the Society for Chest Pain Centers — supporting a high-acuity cardiac surgical and interventional caseload
- IDPH-designated Stroke-Ready Hospital, reflecting a robust neurovascular service line alongside cardiac
- Named a Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) by the Illinois Department of Public Health, indicating a regional emergency and trauma coordination role
- Medical staff of more than 400 physicians and advanced practitioners representing 42 specialties — broad subspecialty support for complex anesthesia cases
- 4-10 schedule (four ten-hour shifts per week) providing a built-in three-day weekend
- Part of Memorial Regional Health Services (MRHS), a non-profit system within BJC HealthCare, one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States — offering institutional stability and system-level resources
- Sister facilities include Memorial Hospital Shiloh and Memorial Care Center, with potential for system-wide collaboration
Qualifications
- Current CRNA certification through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
- Cardiac anesthesia experience or fellowship training strongly aligned with this role's case mix
- Active Illinois APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity cardiac and interventional cases consistent with a PCI-accredited, Magnet-recognized facility
About the Community
Belleville is a well-established city in southwestern Illinois, situated in the Metro East region of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area — placing you minutes from a major Midwestern hub with international airport access, professional sports, world-class dining, and cultural amenities, while enjoying Illinois's comparatively lower cost of living and suburban quality of life. The area offers strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River corridor and the nearby Shawnee National Forest region.