Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Opportunity, Naperville, IL

Neurocritical Care Society; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 84,336 - 118,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options with Company Match

Community Involvement Opportunities

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

The Neurocritical Care Society seeks a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for their Naperville, IL location. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to critically ill neurological patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have Illinois APN or PA licensure, BLS/ALS certification, and experience in critical care. The position operates nights and includes a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $61.22 to $85.71, plus additional benefits like health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure required.
• BLS/ALS certification required.
• Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients.
• Perform detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Central line placement

Ventilator management

Education

Master’s level program in specialty area

Tools

EPIC

Neuro-monitoring systems

Job description

Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Opportunity, Naperville, IL

Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Department: Neurocritical Care

Position: Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Expertise: Experience in Neurocritical care is required for this role.

Region: Naperville, IL - Western Suburb of Chicago

Position Highlights

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit
  • Primary Focus: Neurocritical care
  • Required Experience: Experience in neuro critical care is required for this role.
  • Additional Experience: Cardiac ICU experience welcomed but not required
• Hours: Nights 7pm – 7am, rotating weekends and holidays
• No On-Call but may be asked to pick up shifts when needed
• Required Travel: No

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neuro-Critical Care service line. Under the direction of collaborating neuro‑intensivist physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro‑ICU and throughout the hospital as needed.

The APP obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring; formulating differential diagnoses; and implementing both pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment plans. The provider delivers education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations, and maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes.

This role provides continuity of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization and collaborates closely with neuro‑intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The APP also assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro‑Critical Care service line.

APPs in this role will see critically ill neurological patients, including:

• Acute ischemic stroke (including post‑thrombectomy care)
• Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Neuromuscular respiratory failure
• Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Neuro‑infectious and neuro‑inflammatory conditions

Procedures may include (training available if needed):

• Lumbar puncture
• Ventilator management
• ICP monitoring support
• Emergent stroke evaluations / RRT / Code Stroke participation

The APP practices autonomously within scope and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributes to safety and quality outcomes, supports service line goals, and adheres to all Endeavor Health policies.

Qualifications

• License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/ALS certification required
• Experience: Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology experience required.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and neurological assessment.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision‑making skills in high‑acuity environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neuro‑critical care or ICU setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish welcome.
• Familiarity with EPIC, neuro‑monitoring systems, or stroke protocols.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Hourly Pay Range

• $61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• In addition to the base pay rate above, includes a generous shift differential for night shift, weekend nights, and holidays as this position is straight nights.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.