Family Nurse Practitioner - Savanna, 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 Family Medicine team in Savanna, Illinois.

Opportunity

Build your individual schedule & practice as an employed provider with the partnership of your collaborating physician, operational leaders, and support staff.

EPIC EMR

  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources
  • 501c3 non-for-profit

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP program
  • Hold an active state APRN license
  • Experience preferred
  • 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!

About the Community

Set along the scenic banks of the Mississippi River, Savanna, Illinois offers a unique blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and outdoor adventure that draws in residents seeking both relaxation and recreation.

Known for its stunning river views, abundant wildlife, and access to nearby parks and trails, Savanna provides a peaceful lifestyle with a strong sense of community and pride.

Whether you’re enjoying local festivals, exploring the great outdoors, or soaking in the town’s historic character, Savanna delivers a welcoming atmosphere where life moves at just the right pace.

Cost of Living: Affordable housing, low property taxes relative to larger regions, and a budget-friendly lifestyle ideal for families and retirees.

Known For: Named #1 “Best Small Towns for Adventure” by USA Today and more recently (2025) as “Best Scenic Drive” destination along the Great River Road for the Mississippi River views.

History: Established in 1836 as a river and railroad hub, Savanna has a rich heritage tied to transportation, industry, and river commerce

Learn More

  • City of Savanna
  • Mississippi Palisades State Park
  • Havencrest Castle
  • 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

Provide family medicine care as an employed nurse practitioner, developing an individual schedule in collaboration with a physician, operational leaders, and support staff. Coordinate care with the health system’s multidisciplinary teams and referral resources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical AssessmentCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClear CommunicationTeamworkElectronic Medical RecordsReferral Coordination

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois ranks #16 of 18 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner - Savanna, 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 Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,090 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 27 employers

8
<$135k
6
$135k-150k
14
$150k-165k
2
$165k-180k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Savanna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$114k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$835/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Sign-on bonus
CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
Malpractice and tail insurance provided
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision
Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Generous, accruing paid time off