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Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, 24/7

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$133K - $220K

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Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Rotating Shift (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description The Division of Neonatology at Lurie Children's, nationally-ranked by U.S.News & World Report, provides the highest level of care to the most critically ill newborns in the region.

The division cares for more than 2,000 infants each year in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lurie Children’s and the NICU at Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Our NICU is a Level IV facility, which is the highest designation in Illinois for the level of specialized expertise and comprehensive resources available to treat the smallest and sickest babies.

As one of the top programs in the state and the region, we received transfers from 45 hospitals last year and we consistently receive the most referrals in Illinois from other Level IV NICU facilities.

Our team specializes in: Neurocritical care for infants with neurological problems An advanced respiratory team for infants with severe lung disease Genetic expertise for infants with birth defects and other genetic disorders Specialized surgical intervention for infants with complex surgical problems Patients in our 64-bed NICU unit have immediate onsite access to 70 pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, which allows us to treat a patient’s every need, no matter how complex.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | Lurie Children's (luriechildrens.org) Certification: NNP General Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education.

They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children’s and in the community-at-large.

The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.

Advance Practice Provider Transition into Practice Fellowship Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago offers an Advance Practice Provider (APP) transition into practice fellowship for all new graduate APPs. All new hire APPs, even those with experience, are invited to participate in the fellowship.

The APP transition into practice fellowship is designed to provide a supportive structure and strategies to facilitate the transition from the academic to clinical setting for newly hired APPs and institution to institution transition for those with experience.

The first year of employment will consist of quarterly didactic sessions with integrated facilitator led peer supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. APPs in the fellowship are hired as paid employees of the institution.

The fellowship is designed to aid the development of well prepared, clinically competent, APPs as well as to provide support, build confidence and skills to develop a collaborative practice.

Essential Job Functions: Area Specific Job Accountabilities: Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship. Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis.

This may include palliative and end of life care. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures. Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.

Promotes the advancement of the profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.

Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care. Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.

Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others. Role may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant. (CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010) Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.

Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required. Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire.

Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.

Any other certification required for specialty area.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. #LI-EB1 Education Master's Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Required) Pay Range $133,120.00-$219,648.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise.

The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.

In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements.

All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatri

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical care to critically ill newborns through physical assessments, diagnostic testing, and medication management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and participate in academic research activities.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner and valid APRN/PA licensure in the State of Illinois. BLS certification is required, with PALS or other specialty certifications needed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic InterpretationPatient EducationClinical ResearchNeonatal CarePalliative CareClinical Leadership

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$176k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $176k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Neonatology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 162 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

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

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About Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with 5% match
Tuition assistance