Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Day Shift, Cardiac
Listed compensation
$73/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
White Oak Medical Center
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Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Nurse Practitioner for Cardiology who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Perform initial patient screenings and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Assists medical providers in development, implementation and periodic review of health care policies, protocols, and procedures
- Obtain patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination
- Ensure the confidentiality of all patients', company and other relevant information under HIPPA guidelines.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients
Qualifications Include
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in Nursing
- Licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland
- National Board Certification
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Active American Heart Association Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Eligible for Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance license
- DEA license is not required but preferred
- Cardiovascular Experience highly preferred
Work Schedule: 10-hour day shift
No on Call
No Holidays
This is a per diem position with a rate of $73/hour.
Pay Range
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
- Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
- United States of America (Non-Exempt)
- At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We Do This by Offering
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e. g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.
AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will perform initial patient screenings, develop treatment plans for acute and chronic cardiac conditions, and educate patients on disease prevention. Additionally, they will assist medical providers in developing health care policies and ensure all clinical practices comply with HIPAA guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing and be licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Maryland. Required certifications include National Board Certification, BLS, and ACLS, with cardiovascular experience highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np) | ranked against 358 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $152k | Cardiology median $166k (middle half $148k–$172k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Maryland | 5 active | 365 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Day Shift, Cardiac at Adventist HealthCare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 358 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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