Gastroenterology GI Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL $95,000 - &145,000
Listed compensation
$95,000-$145,000
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Job Description
Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our excellent Gastroenterology team of collaborating Physicians!
Opportunity: Build your individual practice as an employed provider with the support of operational leaders and support staff EPIC EMR Vast multi-specialty referral sources 501c3 non-for-profit Qualifications: Training from a NP program APRN licensed, or eligible Skilled at providing exceptional care The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team Compensation and Benefits: Strategic partnership with physician liaison Retention/ Sign On 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 Salary: $95,000-$145,000 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
Northwest Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. Freeport, a welcoming and family-friendly community, provides 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, camping, fishing, and boating.
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.
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 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
The Nurse Practitioner will build an individual practice within the Gastroenterology team, collaborating with physicians to provide exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include utilizing the EPIC EMR system and working effectively with operational leaders and support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a Nurse Practitioner program and be an APRN licensed or eligible for licensure. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-specialty team are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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).
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois ranks #19 of 23 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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