Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Support

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$140k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Support | Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group | Chicago, ILLocation: St. Mary of Nazareth HospitalEmployment Type: Full-TimeFacility: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical GroupOverview: Prime Healthcare is currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support our cardiology team in Chicago, IL. This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity cardiac care setting alongside board-certified cardiologists, providing outpatient and limited inpatient care to patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments and cardiac evaluations
  • Manage chronic cardiac conditions such as CHF, CAD, arrhythmias, and post-MI care
  • Assist with medication management, lifestyle counseling, and patient education
  • Collaborate with cardiologists to monitor and adjust treatment plans
  • Support post-discharge follow-up and transitional care

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Daytime schedule with limited weekends or call
  • Collegial work environment with advanced technologies and excellent support staff
  • Career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized healthcare system

Qualifications

  • Current Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois
  • Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with cardiology experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in cardiology or internal medicine preferred
  • ACLS and BLS certification required

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000-$140,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Privacy Notice

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCardiac EvaluationChronic Cardiac Condition ManagementTreatment Plan Monitoring

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group ranks #13 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 377 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition reimbursement