<p>A full-time CRNA opportunity is available at Memorial Hospital Belleville, a 222-bed acute care facility in Belleville, Illinois — a recognized center of clinical excellence carrying Magnet nursing designation, Stroke-Ready Hospital status, and Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI certification. With more than 400 medical staff members spanning 42 specialties, this is a high-acuity, well-resourced environment that supports a broad anesthesia practice. A newly enhanced base salary and sign-on bonus make this one of the stronger compensation packages in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly enhanced base salary — competitive within the Illinois metro-east market</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>W-2 employment status with full benefits package</li> <li>7 weeks of paid time off annually</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated clinician education institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>222-bed acute care hospital with a broad multi-specialty surgical and procedural caseload</li> <li>Medical staff of more than 400 clinicians representing 42 specialties — supporting a diverse and complex anesthesia case mix</li> <li>Designated Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) by the Illinois Department of Public Health, reflecting a regional leadership role in emergency and coordinated care</li> <li>IDPH-designated Stroke-Ready Hospital with active neurovascular service line</li> <li>Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability — active cardiac intervention program on campus</li> <li>Magnet-recognized nursing staff (ANCC), indicating a high standard of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient safety culture</li> <li>Licensed and regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program</li> <li>Active Illinois APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a full-spectrum acute care anesthesia caseload across surgical specialties</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Belleville is a well-established city in Illinois's Metro East region, situated directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri — giving residents immediate access to a major metropolitan area's cultural amenities, professional sports, dining, and international airport while enjoying Illinois's comparatively lower cost of living and a genuine sense of community. The area offers strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and easy commutes throughout the greater St. Louis bi-state region, making it a practical and appealing choice for clinicians relocating with families or seeking an urban-adjacent lifestyle without urban density.</p>