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Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem, Cardiac Rescue Recovery - Atlantic Health - Morristown Medical Center

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Conducts new patient consultations and reviews medical and health histories.

Performs physical examinations and preventive health screenings for patients.

Provides ongoing care, follow-up instructions, and educational resources to patients and their families.

Maintains accurate and complete patient records, including test results, immunizations, and changes in health status.

Delivers high-quality, physician-level care while adhering to organizational policies, safety standards, and productivity expectations.

Recommends additional treatment options, referrals, or follow-up appointments as appropriate.

Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health conditions and prescribes medications as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

1. Master's degree in Nursing or related area.

2. Current state Nurse Practitioner license.

Preferred

1. 5 or more years experience in Nursing or relevant area.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner conducts patient consultations, performs physical examinations, and manages acute and chronic health conditions. They also collaborate with physicians to provide comprehensive care, order diagnostic tests, and maintain accurate patient health records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient ConsultationPhysical ExaminationPreventive Health ScreeningPatient EducationMedical Record MaintenanceAcute CareChronic Condition ManagementMedication PrescriptionDiagnostic TestingClinical DocumentationHealth History ReviewCardiac Care

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Cardiology market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCardiology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in New Jersey7 active369 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 58% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Nurse Practitioner listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment394 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 contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 33 employers
11
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
10
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
6%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$843k
Typical market rent
$3,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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