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Hospitalist (Nocturnist)

Northwestern Medicine · Sandwich, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital (Sandwich) · 1302 N Main St, Sandwich, IL, US, 60548

  • Pay: $297,800 – $356,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-Time (Nights)
  • Location: Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital (Sandwich)
  • Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90962W

Description

Northwestern Medicine Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking full-time BE/BC nocturnist hospitalist to join our team of 23 hospitalist physicians located at NM Kishwaukee Hospital and NM Valley West Hospital.

  • BE/BC in Internal Medicine
  • Full time nights
  • 24/7 in house program
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Exceptional physician satisfaction and retention rate
  • Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee Hospital (located in De Kalb, IL) and NM Valley West (located in Sandwich, IL)
  • EPIC electronic health record system

The DeKalb County community is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts, and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community. Situated 30 minutes from neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County), all of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

Employer

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.

The Northwestern Medicine system:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
  • Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
  • Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:

  • Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
  • Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • A culture of physician leadership and involvement
  • Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance

Livability

7,121
Sandwich population
$271K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Rockford
47.7 mi
Pop. 274,256
Aurora
19.5 mi
Pop. 179,867
Joliet
26.6 mi
Pop. 149,785
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — DeKalb County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$271K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 60548
12,040
Total residents
6,480
Male residents
5,560
Female residents
Age distribution
total
12,040
0-9
1,442
10-19
1,522
20-29
1,871
30-39
1,506
40-49
1,312
50-59
1,243
60-69
1,528
70-79
1,192
80+
424
Ethnicity
White
11,189
Black Or African American
105
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
39
Asian
71
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
302
Two Or More
334
Source: US Census Bureau
18
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
32
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 43.98 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 44.67 mi
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 82.23 mi
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) 87.49 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI) 97.82 mi
Source: FAA database
Hospitalist (Nocturnist)
Northwestern Medicine · Sandwich, IL