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Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$56.48-$78.15/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
  • September 24, 2026

Department: 61005034 AHMHI Cardiac Surgery Providers

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

Job Summary

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing expert clinical care, educating both the public and health care professionals and advancing the field of cardiology through research. Over the past 40 years, the Institute has grown to be one of the top-rated cardiovascular centers in the world, consistently nationally ranked by US News and World Report for cardiology and heart surgery.

Key Position Details

  • Hybrid - Rounding and OR work
  • 1.0 position / 40 hours per week
  • 10-hour days
  • Inpatient and outpatient position
  • Includes weekend rotation, approximately 1 weekend per month

OR Call Expectations

EMR: Excellian is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Invest in your wellbeing. You matter. At Allina Health, you’ll be supported in prioritizing yourself, your loved ones and what matters most to you.

Whole person care. You’ll engage with our goal to ensure patients receive the right care for all aspects of their health, including mind, body, spirit and community.

You will be part of a team recognized nationally and locally for its exceptional expertise and care.

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program required.
  • At least one year of experience post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training preferred.
  • Cardiology experience preferred.

Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA -National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurse Credentialing Center or (AANP) American Association for Nurse Practitioners required upon hire.

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP candidates)
  • Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain).
  • BLS certification required with in 180 days of hire.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges.

Physical Demands

Medium Work*

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

  • Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
  • Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose and treat illnesses, and order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with attending physicians. Prescribe medications and other treatments, and educate patients on chronic illness management and wellness.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program is required, along with the applicable NP or PA certification and Minnesota licensure. At least one year of post-training experience and cardiology experience are preferred; BLS certification, DEA and NPI eligibility, and credentialing qualifications are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedication PrescribingInpatient CareOutpatient CareOperating Room CareElectronic Health RecordsClinical Decision-Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery at Allina Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 291 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Allina Health ranks #4 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 72% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Surgery NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in surgery (np)ranked against 291 Surgery (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$117k–$163kSurgery NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$142k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery NP listings in Minnesota10 active294 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 72% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMinnesota nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery NP hiring demand#6 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 102 postings, 209 closed
New Surgery NP listings74 in the last 30 days101 the 30 days before (−27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Surgery NP pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Allina Health#4 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (291 Surgery (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 291 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education
Student Loan Support Benefits (PSLF)

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.