Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP / ACNP)
Listed compensation
$67/hr
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Job Description
Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Cardiology Services
Make a Difference in Veteran Care
We are seeking experienced Cardiac Nurse Practitioners to support the Cardiology Division at the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside leading cardiology professionals while providing care to our nation's Veterans in Arrhythmia and Heart Failure programs.
Practice Locations
- West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
- Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center
- Ventura Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Key Responsibilities
Manage patients with heart failure
Evaluate pacemakers, ICDs, and cardiac implantable electronic devices
Conduct cardiac assessments and follow-up visits
Monitor Exercise Tolerance Tests (ETTs)
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
Order and interpret diagnostic testing
Provide patient and family education
Document patient care in CPRS and maintain compliance with VA standards
Required Qualifications
- Current unrestricted NP license
- AGACNP or ACNP Certification
- Current BLS and ACLS Certifications
- Minimum 1 year outpatient cardiology NP experience
- Minimum 1 year recent direct patient care experience
- Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
- A Real ID (REAL ID - Cali DMV ) or unexpired U.S. Passport required to move through the credentialing process
Preferred Qualifications
- VA healthcare experience
- Electrophysiology experience
- Heart Failure Program experience
- Device clinic experience (Pacemakers/ICDs)
Compensation
- $67.00 Base HOURLY RATE
- $ 5.42 Additional Hourly Rate Supplement Health Insurance Premiums and/or 401a
- 2 Weeks’ Vacation Accrual
- 56 Hours Sick Time Accrual
- 11 Paid Legal Holidays
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualified Nurse Practitioners with cardiology experience are encouraged to submit a resume, NP license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and applicable specialty certifications for immediate consideration.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current unrestricted NP license with AGACNP or ACNP certification, along with BLS and ACLS credentials. A minimum of one year of recent direct patient care and outpatient cardiology experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology (np) | ranked against 374 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $139k | Cardiology median $177k (middle half $154k–$218k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in California | 27 active | 375 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 74% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,114 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP / ACNP) at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 374 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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