General Cardiology - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$125k-$167k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Pulse Heart Institute
MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.
We are creating a new team of APP's dedicated to inpatient only. You will be treating general cardiology patients - new consults, pre-op and post opp.
FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: 4x10's
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
- Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
- Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
- Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
- Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.
- Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
- Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.
- Contact Carla Voss - carla.voss@multicare.org
Position Summary
MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a General Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join our busy, well established and expanding practice. As a provider within our physician governed cardiovascular institute, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care.
Requirements
- Masters of Science in Nursing
- Post Bachelor’s Nurse Practitioner Program
- Licensed in the state of WA as an ARNP by the time of employment
- Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner Exam through an accredited organization
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS & ACLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as an ARNP in cardiology services preferred or ARNP with previous RN experience in cardiology
- Acute Care Management of General Cardiology Patients
Why Pulse Heart Institute?
Physician-led Care
Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.
Proven Excellence
Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care
A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.
People-first Culture
We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.
Well-being and Support
Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.
Pacific Northwest Lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $124,831.00 - $166,995.00 USD.
However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient care for general cardiology patients, including new consults and pre- and post-operative management. They will work within a physician-led team to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care in a hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np) | ranked against 363 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$167k | Cardiology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Washington | 7 active | 368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 70% no call · 70% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Washington Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment324 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 | 335 in the last 30 days | 264 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| MultiCare Health System | #1 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Cardiology - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at MultiCare Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 363 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tacoma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $483k≈ 3.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,773/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.