Nurse Practitioner – Interventional Cardiology – Per Diem
Compensation
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Job Description
Join the multidisciplinary team of heart specialists at Stamford Hospital in the role of a per diem advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant).
The Stamford Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is distinguished for our patient-centered approach and latest advanced technology, ranking in the 90th percentile nationally.
Through our world-class partnership with Columbia University Irving Medical Center, our dedicated and skilled heart team works together in one setting to provide coordinated, compassionate, specialized, world-class care.
As an advanced practice provider, you will assume both pre-op and post-op responsibilities (no intra-op)
including:
- Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations, utilizing appropriate diagnostic techniques to assess patient's condition
- ordering and interpreting lab data, radiological examinations, and diagnostic tests.
- Completing accurate and appropriate orders; developing treatment plans in conjunction with the physician; and administering treatments and medications.
- Providing education, instruction, and counseling as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
Schedule: 1-2 shifts per week. Flexible start and end time, approximately 7AM to 5PM. No nights, no weekends, and no holidays.
Location: Stamford Hospital’s Main Campus
Qualifications
- Valid license as APRN in CT.
- Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar position.
As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying
the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and
encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.
Interviews are being scheduled now!
If Interested, Apply Now and Send CV To
Josie Eldred
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will perform pre-op and post-op patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations. They will also develop treatment plans, order diagnostic tests, and provide patient and family education.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np) | ranked against 356 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $160k (middle half $158k–$177k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Connecticut | 8 active | 357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Nurse Practitioner listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #13 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 12% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 337 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner – Interventional Cardiology – Per Diem at Stamford Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 356 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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