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Little Rock, Arkansas

APRN - Pediatric Cardiology Transplant

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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12/03/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

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All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department: COM | Peds Cardiology APP's

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday, with donor calls that can occur after hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The APRN is a skilled health care provider who has successfully completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board.

An APRN manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families.

An APRN possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff and the community.

The transplant APP will work inpatient and/or outpatient to meet the needs of the transplant patient. This includes daily ICU rounds on transplant patients.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.

National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specialty of Pediatrics with an acute care focus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services for patients according to established protocols and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.

Obtain patient health histories, complete physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.

Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Formulate and implement a treatment plan for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with the physician.

  • Document in medical records appropriately.
  • Provide family-centered care to meet the child’s health care needs.
  • Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
  • Participate in staff education, and educate other APRN/PA students, residents, and/or fellows.
  • Provide leadership and professional interaction within your team or to team members.
  • Coordinate with families the care and progress of their child in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
  • Communicate with others with mutual respect and professional demeanor.
  • Adhere to all standard policies and procedures.
  • Participate in QI or research projects as deemed necessary by your department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law.

Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric CardiologyTransplant CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningHemodynamic Data InterpretationDiagnostic Test InterpretationLaboratory Test InterpretationEvidence-Based PracticeMedical DocumentationPatient and Family EducationCare Coordination

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)289 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Arkansas127 active13,774 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#13 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 12% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed
New Cardiology listings352 in the last 30 days254 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
University of Arkansas System#8 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 362 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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