PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$50 - $80 hourly

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Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Labor & Delivery team in Rockford, Illinois.

Opportunity: Provide in-house Pediatrics & Newborn Nursery rounds Highly competitive compensation: $50 - $80 hourly EPIC EMR Vast multi-specialty referral sources 501c3 non-for-profit Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited NP program Hold an active state APRN license At least 2 years of experience as a beside registered nurse in a level III NICU, who is prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers through age 2.

The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team 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 Rockford History Tour Rockford: The City of Gardens Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage Rock River Adventures PAY RANGE: $41.00 - $69.70 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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. 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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-house Pediatrics and Newborn Nursery rounds within the Labor & Delivery team. Deliver primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers up to age 2.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited NP program with an active state APRN license. Requires at least 2 years of experience as a bedside registered nurse in a level III NICU.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal CareAcute CareChronic CareTeamworkCommunication

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Neonatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.5% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Neonatology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 163 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program