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NP jobs in Chicago, IL
18+positions
$155kavg salary
Fullpractice auth

Chicago offers Full Practice Authority, a massive healthcare infrastructure, and a deep pool of opportunities across academic medical centers, community health centers, and private practices. The Midwest's largest metro provides strong salaries with more affordable living than coastal cities.

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Chicago Positions (18)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Illinois)

SonderMind

Chicago, Illinois

$248/hrContractHybrid

Posted 1 week ago

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Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or NP) - Lakeview, IL

Geode Health

Chicago, IL (Lakeview)

$140k-$150k/yrHybrid

Posted 1 week ago

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Nationwide Travel Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant

MedElite

Chicago, IL

$150k-$200k/yrPer DiemRemote

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or PMHNP)

Geode Health

Chicago, IL (West Loop)

$140k-$150k/yrHybrid

Posted 1 week ago

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Lead APP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 5 days ago

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Electrophysiology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 6 days ago

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 1 week ago

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lung Transplant ICU, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 1 week ago

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Oncology Consult, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 1 week ago

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Thoracic Oncology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial

Chicago, IL

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 1 week ago

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Top Employers

  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare13 jobs
  • Geode Health2 jobs
  • MedElite1 job
  • One Medical1 job
  • SonderMind1 job

Salary Insights

$155k
Average annual salary

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Why This Market

Why NPs Choose Chicago

Full Practice Authority · 7% above US average cost of living · 2.7M population

Full Practice Authority

Illinois has Full Practice Authority effective since 2023 (after 250 hours of physician collaboration). PMHNPs can prescribe controlled substances ind...

Illinois practice authority
Metro growth

Cost of Living

7% above US average — Chicago's cost of living is 7% above the national average, driven by housing in popular neighborhoods.

Full Practice Authority — independent practice with no physician oversight

World-class academic medical centers: Northwestern, Rush, UIC, Loyola

Large underserved communities on the South and West sides with loan repayment eligibility

More affordable than NYC, Boston, or LA while maintaining competitive salaries

Salary Outlook

Chicago NPs earn $155k annually — chicago's cost of living is 7% above the national average, driven by housing in popular neighborhoods.

Chicago NP salary

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Before You Apply

Getting Started in Chicago

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Licensure

Illinois has Full Practice Authority. Illinois has Full Practice Authority effective since 2023 (after 250 hours of physician collaboration).

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Cost of Living

Chicago cost of living is 7% above US average. Chicago's cost of living is 7% above the national average, driven by housing in popular neighborhoods.

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Top Settings

Popular settings include Community mental health centers, Academic medical centers, Outpatient clinics. Explore all options.

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Common Questions

Metro NP Jobs — FAQ

PMHNPs in Chicago earn $135,000–$180,000 annually, with the average around $155,000. Academic medical center positions tend to offer slightly lower base pay but include excellent benefits and loan repayment. Community mental health and private practice roles offer the highest compensation.