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Rockford, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

Up to $1,500

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Rockford, 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 890 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.
  • One (1) year of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center – Rockford, Illinois
  • 220-bed facility with a 30-bed Emergency Department.
  • Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Center, and a Regional Referral Center.
  • Annual volume of 41,000 with a 30%25 admit rate.
  • Large geriatric patient population with approximately 10%25 PEDS.
  • Epic EMR and Vituity scribe support.
  • Vituity has an 11-year relationship with this hospital.

The Community

Rockford, Illinois, is a vibrant city with a rich history, cultural attractions, and abundant recreational opportunities, making it an incredible place to live and work.

Known as the “Forest City,” Rockford boasts landmarks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in North America, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History, home to the famous dinosaur fossil “Jane.”

Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Rock Cut State Park and along the Rock River.

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

Its regional location offers easy access to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, while maintaining a more relaxed, affordable lifestyle.

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

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 critical care as an advanced provider within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes in a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

Requires national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications. One year of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience is preferred, and an Illinois state license is a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DiagnosisAcute CareTrauma CarePediatric CareGeriatric Care

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Med America ranks #7 of 23 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 38 employers

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<$135k
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$135k-155k
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1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
51% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 2.6
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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 Med America

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans ($1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing)
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits)
4 weeks PTO annually (increases to 6 weeks with tenure)
Generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling
Annual cash bonus