Emergency Medicine NP near Chicago—great pay, manageable volume, real work–life

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Location: Munster, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Position & Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Munster is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a supportive and well-resourced Emergency Department serving Northwest Indiana.

This opportunity offers manageable volume, strong physician support, and predictable compensation within a collaborative, patient-first culture.

Located in the Chicago metropolitan area, this role blends clinical stability, work-life balance, and an outstanding lifestyle="">

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual ED Volume: ~15,000 visits
• Emergency Department Beds: 15
• Coverage Model:
  • 24 hours/day physician coverage
  • 8 hours/day NP coverage (Monday–Friday)
• Team-based care with efficient workflows
• Balanced acuity in a community hospital setting

Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Munster is a 63-bed acute care hospital offering nearly 50 medical specialties and subspecialties, including:

• Advanced heart and cardiovascular care
• Orthopedic surgery
• Comprehensive imaging and diagnostics
• Laboratory and inpatient services

The hospital is known for its clinical excellence, advanced technology, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration—allowing Nurse Practitioners to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Candidate Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP or Acute Care NP preferred)
• Active Indiana license (or ability to obtain)
• ACLS, BLS, PALS required
• Comfortable in a moderate-volume ED setting
• Team-oriented with a commitment to efficient, high-quality patient care

Compensation & Benefits (Nurse Practitioner)

Guaranteed Monthly Salary

$10,200 per month

Hourly Equivalent

$85/hour

(Based on 120 hours per month)

Annualized Compensation

$122,400 annually

This is straight guaranteed compensation —

no RVUs, no productivity thresholds, no shift differentials.

Compensation Highlights

• Predictable monthly income
• $85/hour equivalent
• Strong physician support model
• Consistent Full-Time scheduling
• Transparent, stable compensation structure
• Practice in a modern, well-equipped community hospital

Top Reasons to Apply

• Guaranteed $10,200/month compensation
• $85/hour equivalent pay structure
• Manageable ED volume (~15K visits/year)
• 24/7 physician coverage with weekday NP support
• Multiple shift types available
• Practice close to downtown Chicago (~30 minutes)
• Mission-driven health system with long-term stability
• Excellent balance of income, autonomy, and lifestyle="">

  
  

  
  

  Community – Munster, Indiana

  Munster offers an ideal blend of suburban comfort and urban accessibility:

  • Located ~30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago
  • Major employers including PepsiCo and Whole Foods Market Distribution
  • Home to the nationally recognized 3 Floyds Brewing Company
  • LEED-certified Centennial Park and Golf Course
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

  Munster consistently ranks among Northwest Indiana’s most desirable communities.

  
  

  
  

  Why Choose SCP Health

  For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

  We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

  By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

  
  

  Together, we heal.