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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Rockford, IL Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neurology in Rockford, IL (61108). Inpatient neurology role focused on stroke care and acute neurology-apply now for this locum tenens job in northern Illinois. Are you a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for neurology and stroke care? Join our dynamic inpatient neurology team in Rockford, Illinois as a locum tenens provider. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality neurological care in a collaborative, supportive environment. Rockford is part of Northern Illinois with easy access to the Chicago area and the scenic Rock River Valley. Job Details Position Type: Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Location: Rockford, IL 61108 (Northern Illinois) Setting: Inpatient Neurology / Acute Care Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3 shifts per week Weekly Hours: 36 hours Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,120 - $5,490 Call: No call required Qualifications / Job Requirements Active Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois (required) Minimum 1 year of NP experience, preferably in neurology, stroke, or acute care settings Strong background in stroke management and general neurology Ability to work collaboratively with attending neurologists, ED teams, and multidisciplinary hospital staff Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills Key Responsibilities Perform inpatient rounding and management of neurology patients Complete new patient consults and follow-up assessments Manage stroke alerts and respond to acute ED and transfer evaluations Provide pre- and post-operative management for endovascular cases Handle intermittent clinic in-basket management and EMR documentation Collaborate closely with attending neurologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes Why Join Our Team / Community Highlights Work in a supportive inpatient neurology team focused on high-quality stroke care Competitive locum tenens pay for Illinois NP jobs Live and work in Rockford, IL - affordable living, parks, arts, and close to the Chicago area If you are a Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care NP ready to make a meaningful impact in stroke and inpatient neurology care, apply today to join our locum tenens team in Rockford, Illinois. How to Apply Interested candidates: please submit your resume/CV and current Illinois NP license information. Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens opportunity in Rockford, IL-join our healthcare team today! Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.