Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$85k-$145k

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Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full‑time Nurse Practitioner opportunity to join our excellent Palliative Care team in Rockford, Illinois.

Opportunity

  • Support palliative care patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Perform palliative care consults and follow-up visits.
  • Participate in goals of care discussions and assist in connecting patients with needed resources.
  • Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with a level of independence and partnership with your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.
  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP program
  • Hold an active state APRN license
  • CPR certification

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
  • 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
  • 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!

  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization supporting a mission-driven approach to community healthcare.
  • Epic EMR

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
  • Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
  • Provider Recruiter
  • Mercyhealth
  • 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org

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

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will support palliative care patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings by performing consults and follow-up visits. They will also facilitate goals of care discussions and connect patients with necessary community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient consultationClinical assessmentCare coordinationCommunicationTeamworkElectronic medical recordsPatient advocacy

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Palliative Care NP market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in palliative care (np)ranked against 265 Palliative Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$145kPalliative Care NP median $128k (middle half $120k–$130k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$115k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Palliative Care NP listings in Illinois5 active275 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment478 active listings, Nov 2026
Palliative Care NP hiring demand#11 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 149 postings, 168 closed
New Palliative Care NP listings132 in the last 30 days118 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Palliative Care NP pay trend+11.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (265 Palliative Care (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000 at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 265 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Palliative Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
CME Reimbursement
Licensure Reimbursement
Membership Dues Reimbursement
Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.