Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology;Critical Care
Compensation
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Job Description
This on-site, contract position is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will play a vital part in providing top-notch cardiovascular care, working collaboratively with our healthcare team to ensure that patients receive comprehensive assessments and treatments. You will manage critical care cases, support ongoing treatment plans, and contribute to patient education, ultimately enhancing our commitment to exceptional medical service in the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and evaluations
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients under your care
- Collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Monitor patients' conditions and provide critical interventions as needed
- Educate patients and their families on heart health and management strategies
- Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings
- Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in cardiology and critical care
Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Associate degree or higher in nursing or a related field
- Experience in cardiology and critical care settings preferred
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with a medical team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of electronic health record systems
- Schedule: 7p-8a, night coverage
- No call requirement
Setting: CVICU
Patient Volume: 10-15 per day
Case Types: All types of cardiovascular medicine, STEMI, heart failure, transplants, etc.
Skills Needed: Central line placements, intubations, ECMO, LVAD
Support Staff: 1 MD and APPs
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
ACLS required
Paid travel & expenses
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 Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np) | ranked against 352 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Georgia | 417 active | 13,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 60% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment417 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #13 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 12% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 357 in the last 30 days | 287 the 30 days before (+24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology;Critical Care at Rinvio Recruitment 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 352 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Living in Atlanta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $375k
- Typical market rent
- $1,942/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.