Full-Time NP
Jobs in Chicago, IL.

There are 35 active full-time listings in Chicago from 10 employers. 24 of the 32 listings were first posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was first posted on November 13, 2026.

Across 8 full-time listings from 6 employers that disclose annual pay, the median in Chicago is $145,915. The middle half falls between $89,883 and $150,972. For reference, the national median wage for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).

AANP classifies Illinois as a reduced practice state. Illinois requires NPs to have a written collaborative agreement until they obtain full practice authority, except when they practice under clinical privileges in a hospital, hospital affiliate or ambulatory surgical treatment center. Full practice authority requires a notarized attestation of at least 4,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification and at least 250 hours of continuing education or training. See the practice section on this page for the compact status and board.

10 employers have active full-time listings in Chicago. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare leads with 16. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (16), University of Chicago (3), Advocate Health (2), CVS Health (2), Insight (2) and Lurie Children's (2).

To work as an NP in Chicago, IL, you need: (1) a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program, (2) national board certification through AANPCB or ANCC on the population track that matches the role, (3) an active RN and APRN license in Illinois, and (4) DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.