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Silver Spring, Maryland

Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Day Shift, Cardiac

Nurse PractitionerNo callPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$73/hr

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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

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient screeningTreatment planningPatient assessmentHIPAA complianceMedication administrationClinical documentationPatient educationHealth policy development

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.

What does the Cardiology market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np)ranked against 358 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$152kCardiology median $166k (middle half $148k–$172k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Maryland5 active365 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% remote · 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (358 Cardiology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Adventist HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Gaithersburg, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan
Free Employee Parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Non-Rotating Shifts
Work-Life Balance

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.