Rush University Medical Center

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

$290,000 / year

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Gold Coast Surgery Center | Chicago, IL

Full-Time or Part-Time | One of the most competitive in the area $290,000 W-2 Base Salary


  • No Calls
  • No Weekends
  • No Holidays
  • Predictable Shift
  • On-time Relief
  • OutPatient ONLY
  • No Trauma


📍 Prime Location: This position is based in Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile — one of the most sought-after addresses in the city, surrounded by top-tier shopping, dining, and culture in the Gold Coast neighborhood.


Gold Coast Surgery Center is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its team at its four-room ambulatory surgery center located in Water Tower Place in Chicago.


This is an excellent opportunity for a CRNA interested in a focused ambulatory surgical environment, with the majority of cases involving orthopedic and sports medicine procedures and relatively healthy patients. An on-site, regional fellowship-trained anesthesiologist is available for clinical collaboration and support.


Compensation & Benefits

  • $290,000 W-2 base salary
  • Full-time or part-time flexibility
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • CME funds
  • Comprehensive benefits package


Position Responsibilities

  • Interviews patients pre-operatively and assesses their status for anesthesia.
  • Reviews the patient's medical record with the anesthesiologists regarding the anesthesia plan.
  • Utilizes and prepares all essential equipment and supplies to enhance effective and safe anesthesia delivery.
  • Administers anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical procedures.
  • Monitors all necessary parameters to determine the patient's condition and reaction to surgery and anesthesia.
  • Advises and/or consults the anesthesiologist regarding adverse reactions.
  • Provides appropriate action as directed or required during anesthetic administration.
  • Determines blood loss and other fluid therapy needs in consultation with the anesthesiologists.
  • Records the patient's status on the clinical anesthesia record prior to, during, and following anesthesia administered by anesthesiologists.
  • Escorts patients to the recovery room and provides a comprehensive report on all aspects of the patient's condition to recovery room personnel.
  • Provides emergency and resuscitative care for the entire GCS. Completes required post-operative anesthesia visits using department forms or progress notes.
  • Functions as a resource and assists in the educational process related to IVs, IV therapy, respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintains current anesthesia expertise and competency, and completes requirements for re-certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.


Position Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved nursing program.
  • Current IL RN license and IL CRNA license.
  • Graduate of an approved anesthesia program.
  • Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).


Interested in Learning More?

To discuss this opportunity or learn more about the position, please contact:

David Hairlich

📞 312-942-3138

✉️ david_b_hairlich@rush.edu

Gold Coast Surgery Center

Water Tower Place

Chicago, Illinois

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