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

Mercy Health Corporation
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Janesville
Jul 07, 2026

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

  • Highly competitive compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 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 arich historyrooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834,Rockfordis 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 outdooractivities.Rockfordis 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 amenities,Rockfordis a great destination forboth history buffs and adventure seekers.

  • Cost of living:Rockfordhas a low cost of living with affordable housing and utilityrates.

  • Known for: TheRockRiver, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city'srich history in manufacturing

  • History:Rockford, founded in 1834, has a historyrooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the "City of Gardens."

  • Learn more:

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens

  • RockfordHistory Tour

  • Rockford: The City of Gardens

  • ExploringRockford's Manufacturing Heritage

  • RockRiverAdventures

Makenzie Olsen,BSHA, CPCS

Provider Recruiter

Mercyhealth

815-971-2920

molsen@mhemail.org

PAY RANGE:

$85,280.00 - $144,976.00

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 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

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