Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL $95,000 - $145,000

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$85k-$145k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Internal Medicine team at the Burchard Hills Clinic in Freeport, Illinois.

Opportunity

Build your individual practice as an employed provider with the partnership of your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.

EPIC EMR

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP program
  • Hold an active state APRN 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: $95,000 - $145,000
  • Retention 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
  • 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

Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, parks, and a safe environment ideal for families.

The area is rich in history, known for its role in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping.

Conveniently located, the region provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford, allowing residents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities.

Cost of Living: Lower than the national average. Housing is notably affordable, making the community attractive for both homeowners and renters.

Known For: Nicknamed “Pretzel City, USA” for its German roots and pretzel-making tradition.

History: Site of the Lincoln–Douglas debates, a defining moment in American political history. Founded on the idea of offering “free port” services to travelers

Learn More

  • Greater Freeport Partnership
  • Freeport Park District
  • Krape Park
  • Stephenson County Fair
  • 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

The Nurse Practitioner will build an individual practice while collaborating with physicians, operational leaders, and support staff. They are responsible for providing exceptional patient care within the Internal Medicine department at the Burchard Hills Clinic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical practiceTeam collaborationCommunicationMulti-specialty referral managementAPRN licensure

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL $95,000 - $145,000 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Internal Medicine (NP) — ranked against 194 active Internal Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois ranks #18 of 20 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Internal Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 194 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Freeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$170k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$960/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Retention bonus
CME reimbursement
Malpractice and tail insurance
Health, dental, vision
403(b) matching retirement
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental and caregiver leave