PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL

Mercy Health System Corporation

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Job description

Mercyhealth has an exciting PRN 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)

  • Highly competitive compensation: $69 - $80 hourly

  • 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

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 8,250+ 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 a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities. Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center. With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers. 

Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®

Provider Recruiter

Mercyhealth

815-971-2920

molsen@mhemail.org

PAY RANGE:

$41.00 - $69.70

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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t 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 7,500 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 AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

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

About this role

Summary

Provide advanced neonatal care in a Level III NICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Job title

PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Experience level

advanced degree and certification

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

rockford, il; remote work not allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

neonatal NP certificationactive state APRN licenseDEA license or eligibleBLS certificationNRP certification

Preferred skills

neonatal bedside RN experienceclinical decision-makingteamwork skills

Specializations

neonatalNICUpediatric
Locations

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On-site
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