Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Step-down un

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Surgery (NP)No nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$66-$86.2/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Acute Care NP/PA – Cardiac Surgery Step-Down in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $66 - $86.20/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Lifecycle Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus Eligibility

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will manage post-surgical cardiac patients in an inpatient step-down unit, including performing physical exams and prescribing medications. They are also responsible for patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program and possess current Illinois licensure. Acute care certification for APRNs and ACLS/BLS certifications are required, with cardiac surgery experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical expertiseInpatient managementPhysical examinationsHealth history takingMedication prescriptionResearchDocumentationPatient advocacy

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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...

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Surgery (NP)

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  • Includes weekends
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
Sign-On Bonus Eligibility