Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL 

Facility Name: Ascension Medical Group Critical Care Unit

Schedule: PRN

Base salary: $65.00 - $78.00 per hour 

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated NP to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established, stable and busy Intensivist service of 8 physicians and 8 Nurse Practitioners
• Mimimum commitment of every 4th weekend night shift (2 shifts/28 days).  Could be 8, 10 or 12 hours as long as it is overnight.  Candidate would have the opportunty to pick up more if desired
• Assessment and management of ICU patients, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, supporting the rapid response team when called.
• Procudural experience a plus
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Excellent office support staff
• Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, with at least 2 years experience preferred but will consider new grads
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

• 387 bed hospital
• Level II trauma
• 24/7 Intensivist Service
• 36 bed ICU
• Major Stroke and Referral Center 
• Neurosurgery Service
• Cardiothoracic Service 
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
• Registered Nurse preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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