Nurse Practitioner, PD, Cardiac Access Unit - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

12 days ago
Morristown, New Jersey$121,805 - $214,365/yearPer Diem / PRNCardiology
Practice Authority in New Jersey
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Atlantic Health System as a Cardiac Access Unit NP – Per Diem, Flexible in Morristown, New Jersey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $121,805 - $214,365/year
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey.

Key Skills

Cardiac careCritical carePatient managementStress testingClinical expertiseCommunication skillsTeamworkIndependent practiceSupervisionCardiac surgery support

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the Heart Care team to manage, supervise, and support patients within the Cardiac Access, Extended, and Observation units. They are responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgeries or cardiac procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current NJ licensure and relevant certifications including ACLS and BLS. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in critical care or cardiology is required.
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Position Insights

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Cardiology position at Atlantic Health System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Atlantic Health System lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $122k to $214k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($122k–$214k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac care, Critical care, Patient management, Stress testing, Clinical expertise, Communication skills, Teamwork, Independent practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the Heart Care team to manage, supervise, and support patients within the Cardiac Access, Extended, and Observation units. They are responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgeries or cardiac procedures.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match, PTO & Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave, Backup and On-Site Childcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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