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Heart & Vascular Partners
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$125k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Functions of the Role

To Be Successful in This Role, Candidates Must

  • Be eligible to provide reimbursable healthcare services and maintain active provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Maintain eligibility to provide patient care services without sanctions, exclusions, or restrictions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA) exclusion lists.
  • Hold unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate clinical privileges.
  • Possess and maintain prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations.
  • Maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with authority to prescribe medications commonly used within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), maintained throughout employment.
  • Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One to two years of cardiology experience preferred.
  • Experience caring for patients in a fast-paced outpatient or hospital-based cardiovascular setting.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

Work Environment

This is a clinical position that requires on-site attendance Monday through Friday. Typical office hours are between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM, depending on clinic and patient care needs.

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals to provide exceptional cardiovascular care while supporting a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  • Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
  • Use hands and fingers to operate medical and office equipment.
  • Reach, bend, and move as necessary to provide patient care.
  • Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Maintain the mobility and stamina necessary to perform clinical duties safely and effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, training, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Nurse Practitioner. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may change based on business needs and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to provide exceptional cardiovascular care. They are responsible for performing clinical assessments and providing patient education in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification. Additionally, they must maintain active state licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical equipment operation

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 61% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

What does the Cardiology market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$150kCardiology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 61% no call · 71% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Oct 2026
Cardiology pay trend−10.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
11
<$135k
9
$135k-150k
9
$150k-165k
2
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Ageless Mens Health · Memphis, Tennessee

$210k
#2

Nurse Practitioner Senior Staff-Philadelphia, PA

QTC Management · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$138k-$187k
#3

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

$135k-$183k
#4

Nurse Practitioner

$125k-$170k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Heart & Vascular Partners

Medical Practices
Deerfield, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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