Carle Health·Urbana, Illinois
Provide advanced practice care in a Level III NICU, including attending high-risk deliveries and performing standard neonatal procedures. Collaborate with a team of neonatologists and nurse practitioners to manage a 48-bed unit.
Carle Health is seeking Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our Level III NICU team at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Join a growing team of 8 Nurse Practitioners and 6 Neonatologists 48-bed NICU including a 14-bed step-down unit Dedicated 24-hour Neonatologist Physician team coverage Schedule will consist of a combination of 10-24 hour shifts, depending on experience 600+ admissions and 3000+ deliveries per year Attend high risk deliveries and perform standard NICU procedures such as: intubation, lumbar punctures, PICC lines, Umbilical Catheterization, and chest tubes Dedicated Neonatal and Perinatal air and ground transport team Flexible schedule including evenings/nights and holidays Education Requirements: Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant PA applicants will need to have completed a NICU APP Fellowship or have previous experience practicing as a NICU PA Licensure/Certification Requirements: Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse license. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification and licensure required.
Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big 10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $60.72 - $78.94/hour.
This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.
The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant, along with a current Illinois license. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification is required, and PA applicants must have a NICU fellowship or previous NICU experience.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.