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Pays $65-$78/hr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$151k (10 jobs) · Top 25% in Critical Care Medicine (NP) for work-life (6.1/10, vs 126 in this specialty)

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Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

NP Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Critical Care Medicine (NP)No callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

PRN critical care NP. Every 4th weekend night shift. 36-bed ICU, Level II trauma. Elk Grove Village, IL.

Join Ascension as a NP Critical Care – PRN, No Call in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $65 - $78/hour.
  • 403(b) plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Malpractice coverage with tail

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No call required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Ascension in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will assess and manage ICU patients and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. Additionally, they will support the rapid response team and provide critical care services within a busy intensivist practice.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Nursing and a valid Illinois Nurse Practitioner credential. BLS certification is required, and board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

ICU Patient AssessmentICU Patient ManagementMultidisciplinary RoundsRapid Response Team SupportProcedural ExperienceAcute Care NursingCritical Care

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Malpractice coverage with tail

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