Neurosurgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Janesville, WI $115,000 - $165,000

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Pay as listed: $115k-$165k · no nights · Janesville, Wisconsin.

Listed compensation

$115k-$165k

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Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Neurosurgery team in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Opportunity

Provide quality health care services to patients in the clinic & hospital setting under the direction of neurosurgeons

Call requirements: 2 days per week + 1 weekend per month

EPIC EMR

  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources
  • 501c3 non-for-profit

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
  • Hold an active state APRN/PA 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: $115,000 - $165,000
  • 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 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

Janesville, often referred to as the “City of Parks,” is a vibrant city with a rich industrial history and beautiful natural surroundings. Founded in 1835, Janesville became a major manufacturing hub, particularly known for its role in the automotive industry.

Today, the city offers a mix of outdoor recreation, historic landmarks, and cultural activities. The Rock River runs through the heart of Janesville, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking.

The town is home to the popular Rotary Botanical Gardens, a stunning 20-acre garden that attracts visitors year-round. With a revitalized downtown, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community, Janesville is an excellent spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Cost of living: Janesville is affordable with competitive housing prices and great schools, making it a popular choice for families.

Known for: The Rotary Botanical Gardens and the Rock County Historical Society.

History: Founded in 1835, Janesville is known for its manufacturing history and its role as an industrial hub in Wisconsin.

Learn More

  • Rotary Botanical Gardens
  • Rock County Historical Society
  • 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

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality health care services to patients in both clinic and hospital settings under the direction of neurosurgeons. Participate in call rotations including two days per week and one weekend per month.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentHospital roundingCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkMedical documentationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurosurgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Janesville, WI $115,000 - $165,000 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 329 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 76% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 19 employers

16
<$150k
7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.3this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Janesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,211/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Janesville-Beloit, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
CME Reimbursement
Licensure & Membership Dues Reimbursed
Malpractice & Tail Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) Matching Retirement