Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join Careerspage as a Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology in McAllen, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
- Perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement patient care plans under the supervision of cardiology physicians.
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
- Current NP or PA license in the state of Texas.
- Experience in cardiology preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of cardiac health.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
Work with Careerspage in McAllen, Texas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology at Rinvio Recruitment a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 353 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 9.1/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 72 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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