Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Danville VA Health Care System

Location: VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL, 61832
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
Contract Type: Temporary, Contract-Based

About the Position

Aptive Resources is seeking skilled and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide exceptional care at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois. The ideal candidates will bring professionalism, clinical expertise, and a patient-centered approach to support Veterans' health care needs.

CRNAs in this role will provide anesthesia and perioperative care including general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, Bier blocks, post-operative pain management, and leading resuscitative efforts as needed. No epidurals, spinals, or other nerve block techniques are required.

Work Hours

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

OR

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation:

• Conduct health histories and physical exams.
• Order and review diagnostic studies.
• Administer pre-anesthetic medications and obtain informed consent.
• Document evaluations and informed consent in electronic health records.

Preoperative and Intraoperative Care:

• Prepare and administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and blood products.
• Perform airway management and insert peripheral venous catheters.
• Conduct Bier blocks and provide non-invasive monitoring using current standards.
• Manage patient emergence from anesthesia, ensuring stability.

Postoperative Care:

• Conduct post-anesthesia evaluations and deliver recovery room reports.
• Administer medications, respiratory support, and cardiovascular stabilization as needed.
• Participate in mortality and morbidity committee reviews as applicable.

Professional Practice:

• Conduct and participate in peer reviews to maintain privileges.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Full and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Education: Graduate of a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Certification: Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ CRNA experience within the last 10 years.
• Skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Familiarity with VA electronic systems (VISTA and CPRS) is preferred.

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.