Certified Nurse Midwife CNM - Northwest IL Opportunities - $95,000 - $145,000
Listed compensation
$95K - $145K
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Job Description
Mercyhealth has exciting full‑time Certified Nurse Midwife opportunities to join our excellent Obstetrics and Gynecology team!
Opportunity
- Openings at our Belvidere, Rockford, & Roscoe, Illinois locations
- Build your individual schedule & 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 Midwifery 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
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.
- Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
- Known for: The Rock River, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city’s rich history in manufacturing
- History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the “City of Gardens.”
- Learn more:
- Anderson Japanese Gardens [https://andersongardens.org/]
- Rockford History Tour [https://www.gorockford.com/]
- Rockford: The City of Gardens [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFqUYweYSTc]
- Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fgVSnw029c]
- Rock River Adventures [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spjoHJJZVvs]
Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
Provider Recruiter
Mercyhealth
815-971-2920
molsen@mhemail.org [molsen@fhn.org]
Pay Range
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
Mercyhealth Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
[https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. 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 [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] 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 role involves participating in initial patient examinations, providing comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care including delivery, and instructing patients on diet and prenatal health practices. Responsibilities also include administering emergency measures when deviations occur, visiting patients postpartum, maintaining records, and conducting educational classes for patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Obstetrics & Gynecology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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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