<p>McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois is recruiting full-time, part-time, and PRN Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join its emergency department team. This 48-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital serves as medical control for area EMS and holds Acute Stroke Ready Hospital designation — giving advanced practice providers meaningful clinical scope in a collegial, physician-backed environment. The ED runs 24-hour physician coverage with day shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., making schedule predictability a genuine feature of this role. Macomb's central western Illinois location puts Chicago, St. Louis, and the Quad Cities all within comfortable driving distance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rates with employee (W-2) status</li> <li>Benefits eligible from day one of employment</li> <li>Flexible scheduling across full-time, part-time, and PRN engagement models</li> <li>Industry-leading professional development programs and clinical support services</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of approximately 14,664 visits — roughly 40 patients per day</li> <li>10-bed emergency department with 24-hour attending physician coverage on all shifts</li> <li>Day shifts structured 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., supporting consistent work-life balance</li> <li>Hospital serves as medical control for the surrounding area EMS system</li> <li>Designated Acute Stroke Ready Hospital — participation in EDAP and Acute Stroke Ready initiatives is required</li> <li>48-bed acute care facility offering an advanced spectrum of medical treatments and personalized health services</li> <li>Joint Commission accredited — the highest recognized mark of quality in U.S. healthcare</li> <li>Three consecutive "A" safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, ranking the hospital among the top 20 percent of hospitals nationally for sustained safety performance</li> <li>Established regional referral hub for health care and senior living across McDonough County and western Illinois</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Emergency medicine or acute care experience preferred given the ED setting and EMS medical control responsibilities</li> <li>Willingness to participate in EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital initiatives</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department at approximately 40 patients per day</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Macomb is a vibrant college town of roughly 21,500 residents situated in the heart of western Illinois — 35 miles east of the Mississippi River and home to NCAA Division I Western Illinois University and Spoon River College. The community offers a genuine blend of academic energy, historic character (including an 1872 courthouse and a well-preserved nineteenth-century town square), and outdoor recreation including Chandler Park's downtown green space, a farmers market, art festivals, and the 18-hole Harry Mussato Golf Course. Twice-daily Amtrak service to Chicago and a three-hour drive to St. Louis mean residents enjoy small-city living without sacrificing access to major metropolitan amenities.</p>