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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Rockford, IL 145,000 165,000

Mercyhealth


Job Location:

Riverside, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85280 - 144976
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mercyhealth has an exciting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent NICU team in Rockford Illinois. This position allows you to provide advanced evidence-based care for critically ill and premature newborns in a high-acuity environment while working alongside experienced neonatologists pediatric subspecialists nurses respiratory therapists and other multidisciplinary team members.

Opportunity:

  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  • Rotating day night weekend and holiday coverage

  • EPIC EMR

  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources

  • 501c3 non-for-profit

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Neonatal NP program

  • National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

  • Hold an active state APRN license

  • Hold an active state DEA licese or eligible

  • Hold an actice BLS and NRP certifications or eligible

  • Preferred experience as a beside registered nurse in a level III NICU

  • Strong clinical decision-making communication and teamwork skills

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Highly competitive compensation: $145000 - $165000

  • 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

  • Collaborative mentouship with our Neurosurgeons

  • 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:

Rockford the third-largest city in Illinois has long been an industrial hub with arich historyrooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834Rockfordis known foritsrole in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Overtime the city has transformed into a vibrant modern community with a strong cultural scene thriving arts and a variety of home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan and theRockRiverprovides opportunities forboating and fishing. The city also hostsnumerousevents including theRockfordIceHogs hockey games and the IllinoisRaptorCenter. With its historical significance and diverse amenitiesRockfordis a great destination forboth history buffs and adventure seekers.

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