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What they do
A Cardiology Registered Nurse provides care for patients with heart problems. Performs cardiac tests and assessments, educates patients and families about cardiac disease and preventative health care, and cares for patients after heart surgery. Works with specialized monitoring and treatment equipment. Trained to provide emergency medical care to cardiac patients. Works under the supervision of a physician. Works in hospital cardiology or intensive care units or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
$105,718 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner
- Cardiology 77 consultants Mechanicsville, VA Job Details Contract 11 hours ago Qualifications Inpatient experience BLS Certification APRN Clinic experience ACLS Certification Nurse Practitioner (NP) Clinical information systems Cardiology DEA License Advanced practice provider Full Job Description
Job Type:
- Locum
Profession/Specialty:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Cardiology
Dates of Coverage:
- Starting 9/8/2026, weekly from Monday to Friday
Schedule:
- 0730
- 1630
Call Coverage:
- Yes
Call Type:
- Beeper/Phone Call
Call Ratio:
- 1:3 to 1:4
Average Call Back Hours:
- Approximately 2 hours
Number of Providers Needed:
- 1 •
Practice Settings:
- Inpatient/Hospital-Based
Patient Population:
- Adults and geriatric patients
- Outpatient vs.
Inpatient Care:
- 100% inpatient
Average Patient Volume:
- Varies based on hospital capacity, generally ranging from 10-15+ patients per day
Required Duties and Skills:
- Provide inpatient cardiology care as an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), functioning independently alongside an Interventional Cardiologist Responsibilities will include managing new admissions, conducting follow-ups, patient rounding, documentation, discharge planning, and care coordination
EMR/Documentation System:
- EPIC
Credentialing Information:
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe:
- ASAP
Temporary Privileges Available:
- Yes
Travel and Logistics:
Approved Reimbursements:
- Airfare, lodging, and mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate Qualifications
Board Certification:
- Must be Board Certified
Required Specialty Certification:
- Advanced Practice NP
- Open to New Graduate Candidates?
- No •
Licensing and Certifications Required:
Active Virginia License:
- Required
Certifications:
ACLS, BLS, DEA
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting
Malpractice Limitations:
- Clean background with no history of malpractice or license-related issues; no exceptions
Shift Description:
- Weekly shifts from 9/8/2026, Monday through Friday, 0730
- 1630, with first call duty required for weeknights and weekends
Mandated Job Requirements:
Board Certification:
Required