Hospital Positions (31)
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Behavioral Health Hospitalist Program
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - 122…
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Thoracic Surgery, Full-time, Days
Lake Forest, IL
Obstetrician/Gynecologist- Hospitalist
Arlington, TX
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days
Lake Forest, IL
RN - Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
United States
APP Fellow: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine, Full-time, Days
Chicago, IL
RN - Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital - 3rd Floor
United States
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology and Hematology, Full-time, Days
Huntley, IL
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Cardiovascular Surgery, Full-time, Days
McHenry, IL
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Full-time, Days
Chicago, IL
Why Choose Hospital
Acute, Team-Based Care
Acute Inpatient Care
Manage acute admissions, inpatient stabilization, and ER consultations in fast-paced hospital environments.
Team-Based Care
Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, and social workers.
Acute Care
Manage acute admissions and inpatient stabilization.
Top Pay
Premium salaries with shift differentials for nights and weekends.
Team Support
Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and social workers.
Loan Forgiveness
Many hospital systems qualify for PSLF loan repayment.
Hospital Salary
Average hospital NP salary:
$128k
Before You Apply
What You Need
NP Certification
Active national certification in your specialty.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority.
DEA + BLS/ACLS
DEA registration and basic/advanced life support.
Inpatient Experience
Acute care experience preferred; residency programs available.
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FAQ
Hospital NP Questions
What does a hospital-based NP do?
Hospital NPs manage acute admissions, perform evaluations and consults in the ER and on the floors, round on and stabilize inpatients, and coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.
What salary do hospital NPs earn?
Hospital NPs typically earn toward the upper end of the $95K-$160K NP range, with shift differentials for nights/weekends, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Academic medical centers and urban hospitals often pay at the higher end.
What schedule do hospital NPs work?
Most hospital roles use 7-on/7-off, 3x12-hour shifts, or rotating day/night schedules. Some hospital-based clinics and procedural services offer traditional Monday-Friday hours.
What qualifications are required?
An active APRN license, national NP certification, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS, and typically 1+ years of acute care experience. New grads may find opportunities in hospital NP residency and fellowship programs.
Do hospital systems offer loan forgiveness?
Yes — many hospital systems qualify as 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). After 120 qualifying payments, remaining federal student loan balance is forgiven.