Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Schaumburg & Oak Park, IL | Monday–Friday with Occasional Weekends | No Call | New Graduates Welcome

Chicago Cardiology Institute is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its growing inpatient general cardiology team serving patients throughout the Schaumburg and Oak Park communities.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced cardiovascular APP or a new graduate with a strong cardiac background and an interest in inpatient cardiology. The position provides training and support to develop expertise in evaluating and managing hospitalized patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.

You’ll collaborate with experienced cardiologists and cardiovascular professionals while building your clinical knowledge in a supportive hospital environment. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends and no call responsibilities.

Why Join Chicago Cardiology Institute?

  • Build specialized experience in inpatient cardiology and cardiovascular medicine
  • Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends
  • No call responsibilities
  • Position primarily based in Schaumburg
  • Collaborate closely with experienced cardiologists and the broader cardiovascular team
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
  • New graduates with cardiac experience or advanced clinical training are encouraged to apply
  • Experienced cardiology APPs are also welcome
  • Supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused practice culture
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • W-2 employed position
  • Continued professional development within the CVAUSA network

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions in collaboration with the cardiology team
  • Participate in hospital rounds, new consultations, and follow-up assessments
  • Support the care of patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, chest pain, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular conditions
  • Review diagnostic studies, laboratory results, and clinical information to help guide treatment decisions
  • Monitor patients’ clinical progress and response to treatment
  • Coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other members of the hospital team
  • Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care
  • Assist with discharge planning and transitions to outpatient cardiology care
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Expand your cardiology knowledge through hands-on experience and physician collaboration
  • Who We’re Looking For
  • Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Active, unrestricted Illinois NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain one before starting
  • Previous cardiology or inpatient experience as an APP or Registered Nurse is preferred
  • New graduates with experience in cardiac care, CVICU, ICU, telemetry, or another cardiovascular setting are encouraged to apply
  • Strong interest in developing a long-term career in inpatient cardiology
  • Patient-centered approach with a commitment to clinical quality and patient satisfaction
  • Dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working within a hospital-based team
  • Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills

Advance Your Career in Cardiology

Whether you are an experienced APP interested in inpatient cardiovascular care or a new graduate ready to apply your cardiac background in an advanced practice position, this role offers the support and clinical exposure needed to grow within an established cardiology practice.

Chicago Cardiology Institute is a Partner Practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA). CVAUSA brings leading cardiovascular physicians and practices together with a shared mission of saving lives, reducing costs, and improving patient care through clinical innovation while preserving practice autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with various cardiovascular conditions in collaboration with a cardiology team. Responsibilities include participating in rounds, reviewing diagnostic results, providing patient education, and coordinating care transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an active, unrestricted Illinois license. Previous cardiology or inpatient experience is preferred, though new graduates with strong cardiac backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient assessmentHeart failure managementCoronary artery disease managementArrhythmia managementDiagnostic study review

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Cardiovascular Associates of America 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 370 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (NP) listings

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  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cardiovascular Associates of America

Hospitals and Health Care
Celebration, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
W-2 employed position
Continued professional development