Oncology Positions in Illinois (5)
View All JobsAdvanced Practice Provider, APP, Outpatient Medical Oncology, Libertyville · Full Time
Libertyville, IL · 1800 Hollister…
Manager, Advanced Practice Provider · Surgical Oncology, Full-time, Days
Chicago, IL
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner · Hematology Oncology Full Time Days
Chicago, IL
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Medical Oncology-Ambulatory
Orland Park, IL
Advanced Practice Provider (APP, NP, PA) Neuro Oncology
Chicago, Illinois
Oncology Tips
- •Confirm the treatment-phase focus: active treatment, infusion oversight, or survivorship
- •Ask about chemotherapy and immunotherapy competency training
- •Clarify after-hours triage and oncologic-emergency coverage expectations
- •Ask whether academic centers offer dedicated oncology NP fellowships
- •The optional AOCNP credential (ONCC) recognizes oncology practice hours
Why Oncology?
Patients are followed across treatment arcs measured in years, not visits.
Immunotherapy and targeted-agent pipelines mean treatment protocols change continually.
Dedicated survivorship clinics are an established NP-led service line in many cancer programs.
Hiring in Illinois
Oncology Careers in Illinois
Who is hiring
5 listings in Illinois come from 3 employers. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare has the most, with 3.
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare3 listings
- Advocate Health1 listing
- University of Chicago1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 3 cities, led by Chicago (3), Libertyville (1) and Orland Park (1).
How these roles are set up
1 of 5 is remote and 4 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (5).
Posted pay
2 of 5 listings state an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Illinois
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.
Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member, so out-of-state RNs apply for a Illinois RN license by endorsement.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 15, 2026.
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Common Questions
Oncology NP Jobs in Illinois FAQ
How many Oncology NP jobs are open in Illinois?
5 listings in Illinois come from 3 employers. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare has the most, with 3. 5 of these 5 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 12, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Illinois?
Not always. 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. The Illinois Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Illinois part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
No, Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). Even with a multistate RN license from a compact state, you need a Illinois-issued RN license (by endorsement) plus IL APRN licensure to practice as an NP there.