Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Step-down un
Listed compensation
$66-$86.2/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
Key Skills
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
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