Emergency Medicine NP Chicago, manageable volume, worklife

External Job Description

Service Line: Emergency Medicine (EM)

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Location: Franciscan Health Munster - Munster, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Recruiter: Maria Santiago |  |

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health, a physician-founded and physician-led organization, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Emergency Department at Franciscan Health Munster, a community-focused acute care hospital located in Munster, Indiana.

This opportunity offers a manageable-volume Emergency Department, strong physician collaboration, and the ability to provide high-quality emergency care in a supportive and patient-centered environment. Providers benefit from predictable compensation, efficient workflows, and a stable practice setting within a respected health system.

• Patient Volume:
  Approximately 15,000 ED visits annually
• Specialties:
  Emergency Medicine
• Coverage Model:
  • 24 hours of physician coverage daily
  • 8 hours of NP coverage Monday through Friday
• Facility Type: 63-bed Acute Care Hospital
• Emergency Department Beds: 15
• Acuity:
  Moderate
• EMR: EPIC
• Procedures:
  Standard emergency medicine procedures appropriate to NP scope of practice

• Education:
  
  Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification:
  Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
• Licensure:
  Indiana Nurse Practitioner license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience:
  
  Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within scope of practice
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, and PALS required

Franciscan Health Munster is a 63-bed acute care hospital serving Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago metropolitan region. The hospital offers nearly 50 medical specialties and subspecialties and is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through advanced technology and collaborative clinical practice.

Key service lines include:

• Cardiovascular Services
• Orthopedic Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory Services
• Inpatient Medical Services
• Surgical Services

The facility is committed to providing exceptional patient outcomes while supporting providers with the resources needed to practice at the highest level.

Franciscan Health continues to invest in advanced technology, clinical excellence, and patient-centered initiatives throughout its healthcare system. Providers benefit from modern equipment, efficient care delivery models, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and operational excellence.

The Emergency Department maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with experienced physicians, skilled nursing staff, and engaged hospital leadership. Nurse Practitioners are valued members of the care team and are supported through open communication, efficient workflows, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Franciscan Health Munster offers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• 24/7 Emergency Care
• Cardiovascular Services
• Orthopedic Services
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory Services
• Inpatient Medical Services
• Surgical Services
• Specialty Physician Services

Munster, Indiana offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect blend of suburban comfort and metropolitan convenience.

Located approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, Munster provides easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Community highlights include:

• Highly rated schools
• Centennial Park and Golf Course
• Extensive recreational amenities
• Thriving local business community
• Convenient access to major highways and public transportation
• Home to the nationally recognized 3 Floyds Brewing Company
• One of Northwest Indiana's most desirable residential communities

• Guaranteed Monthly Compensation: $10,200
• Hourly Equivalent: $85/hour
• Based on 120 hours per month
• Annualized Compensation: $122,400
• Guaranteed monthly income
• No RVU requirements
• No productivity thresholds
• No shift differentials
• Predictable scheduling and compensation structure
• Strong physician support model

• Health Insurance
• Group Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Professional Liability Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Equitable Scheduling Patterns
• Dedicated SCP Health Leadership and Operational Support

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, SCP Health supports clinicians with national resources, regional leadership, and evidence-based…