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Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Freeport, IL 95,000 145,000

Mercyhealth


Job Location:

Freeport, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85280 - 144976
Posted: 29 September 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mercyhealth has an exciting fulltime Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Gastroenterology team in Freeport Illinois.

Opportunity:

  • Build your individual practice as an employed provider with the partnership of your collaborating physician operational leaders and support staff.
  • No call responsibility
  • No weekends or evenings
  • EPIC EMR
  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources
  • 501c3 non-for-profit

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited NP program
  • Hold an active state APRN license
  • Skilled at providing exceptional care
  • The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Highly competitive compensation: $95000 - $145000
  • Sign-on bonus!
  • CME licensure membership and medical association dues reimbursed
  • Malpractice and tail insurance provided
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision etc.
  • Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Strategic partnership with the provider liaisons

About Mercyhealth:

  • Regional health system with 7 hospitals 100 primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
  • Over 950 partnered providers and 8250 professionals dedicated to compassionate quality care.
  • With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services including adult critical care neonatal intensive care neurosurgery heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR a cancer institute plastic and reconstructive surgery robotic surgery orthopedic surgery and much more!

About the Community:

Freeport Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm history and outdoorrecreation. It is a welcoming and family-friendly communityprovidingan excellent quality of life with arelaxed pace andstrong senseof community.Residents enjoy excellent schools parks and a safe environment ideal forfamilies. The area isrich in history known foritsrole in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoorenthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking fishingkayaking and camping. Convenientlylocated theregion provides easy access to largermetropolitan areas including Chicago Milwaukee Madison andRockford allowingresidents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities.

  • Cost of Living:Lowerthan the national average. Housing is notablyaffordablemaking the community attractive forboth homeowners andrenters.
  • Known For: Nicknamed Pretzel City USA forits Germanroots and pretzel-making tradition.
  • History: Site of the LincolnDouglas debates a defining moment in American political history. Founded on the idea of offering free port services to travelers
  • Learn More:
  • GreaterFreeportPartnership
  • FreeportPark District
  • Krape Park
  • Stephenson County Fair

Makenzie OlsenBSHA CPCS

Provider Recruiter

Mercyhealth

PAY RANGE:

$85280.00 - $144976.00

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identify national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical Dental Vision

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • FSA/HSA Options

  • Generous accruing paid time off

  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave

  • Career advancement and educational opportunities

  • Tuition and certification reimbursement

  • Certification Reimbursement

  • Well-being Programs

  • Employee Discounts

  • On-Demand Pay

  • Financial Education

  • Annual recognition/awards events

  • Partner appreciation days

  • Family entertainment/attractions discount

  • Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth we dont simply hire people we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system we deliver exceptional coordinated across seven hospitals 85 primary and specialty clinics and a team of over 7500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture including:

  • #1 in the nation on AARPs Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazines 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women


Required Experience:

IC