OSF HealthCare·Peoria, Illinois
Provide advanced care to premature and high-risk infants in a Level III NICU, including bedside monitoring and ventilation management. Perform critical procedures such as intubation and line placements while participating in family-centered rounding.
JOB SPECIFICS The Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) is a 64-bed, private-room unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit, and a Small Baby Unit.
Team consists of our full-time neonatologists, nurse practitioners, residents, APP and physician fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and consultants from multiple specialties deliver the most advanced care to premature and high-risk infants.
Rounding approach is family centered.
Isolation facilities available.
Management of premature and high-risk infants including bedside invasive and non-invasive monitoring, conventional and high-frequency ventilation, and surgery in multiple specialties, including cardiac and neurology.
Opportunity to perform procedures such as intubation, thoracentesis, PICC, arterial and umbilical lines as well as newborn resuscitation for all high-risk deliveries.
Additional opportunities to assist with transport of critical infants and to rotate to Level II nurseries in the OSF HealthCare System.
Shared governance opportunities available within the scope of Safety, Quality Improvement, Education, and Focused Unit Based and Hospital Wide Committees.
Robust Pediatric subspecialty support including for general cardio and neurosurgery teams.
12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BENEFITS & PERKS OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: Generous paid time off! Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy! Sick leave for you or to care for an ill family member Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and dollars Concierge relocation services Health, life, dental, and retirement plans Paid occurrence-based malpractice Student Loan repayment counseling Career development opportunities Full-time, clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $64.61-$72.87. This position is paid hourly. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement THE COMMUNITY Peoria, Illinois Why Peoria? Why Not? OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center has fulfilled the Mission of our Sisters since 1877. OSF Saint Francis has grown into the fifth-largest medical center in Illinois, with nearly 6,000 employees and 640+ patient beds. A major teaching affiliate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, OSF Saint Francis is the area’s only Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care medical center. We are also home to OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute and the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute. Nestled in the heart of the Illinois River Valley, Peoria is the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis. Here, you can live as big or small as your heart desires! Check out the City of Peoria, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe and community schools. Regarded as an ideal blend of urban, suburban and rural influences, the Greater Peoria area offers a lower cost of living, easy commutes and amenities that appeal to an array of lifestyles. In Peoria, you’ll find an educated populace fueled by respected universities and medical schools, professional and NCAA Division I college sports, and of course the home base for the OSF HealthCare Ministry which was founded here in 1877. Visit osfcareers.org/peoria to download our full community guide.
Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Illinois with NRP and BLS/ACLS certifications. Prior NCCU experience is required, though a fellowship is available for new graduates or experienced PAs without 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.
