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Elgin, Illinois

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$65-$80/hr

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Job Description

Elgin, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Previous ED experience preferred.
  • New grads welcome to apply.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS and BLS are required.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Advocate Sherman Medical Center – Elgin, Illinois
  • 250-bed community hospital with a 45-bed Emergency Department.
  • Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and Primary Stroke Center.
  • Diverse patient mix including 1/3 of the PEDS cases in the Illinois Advocate system.
  • Annual volume of 65,000 with a 20%25 admit rate.
  • Full sub-specialty backup with 24-hour social work, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and OB.
  • An established Vituity site focused on throughput and quality.
  • 2023 Lantern Award Recipient.

The Community

Elgin, Illinois, is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends rich history, cultural diversity, and modern conveniences, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Located along the Fox River, Elgin offers scenic beauty and outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, and exploring the Fox River Trail.

Historic landmarks like the Elgin Public Museum and the Grand Victoria Casino add to the city’s unique charm.

Residents enjoy cultural events, performances at the Hemmens Cultural Center, and a thriving downtown with shops and restaurants.

Seasonal weather includes snowy winters, warm summers, blooming springs, and vibrant autumns, ensuring year-round enjoyment.

Elgin’s location provides easy access to Chicago and surrounding suburbs via Metra and major highways.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $65 - $80 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Level II Trauma Center. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient patient throughput and maintain high standards of clinical quality.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Possession of active DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications is required, with preference given to those with previous emergency department experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTrauma careClinical assessmentEmergency department operationsThroughput managementQuality improvementDEA complianceCollaborationCommunication

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% 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 ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k 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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Annual compensation range

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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 2.6this job 4.2
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Elgin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Discretionary profit-sharing contributions
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter)
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure
Generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance