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Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana

Multi-Specialty Surgical NP / PA

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street)
  • Schedule: Full-Time (0.9 FTE / 36 hours per week, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

Join an established, highly experienced team of physicians and APPs across three collaborative surgical and interventional subspecialties

Call structure: No call (Weekend shift coverage only)

Practice setting: Inpatient (Dedicated weekend inpatient consult and floor service coverage; no clinic responsibilities)

Access to Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) EMR, tertiary surgical subspecialty infrastructure, and comprehensive multidisciplinary hospital support

  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration

Manage high-level inpatient consultations, active floor management, and acute care coordination across Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Interventional Radiology services during weekend shifts.

Collaborate with attending surgeons, interventionalists, and inpatient care teams to execute diagnostic evaluations, monitor clinical courses, and implement evidence-based management plans for complex hospitalized patients.

About the Facility

  • 800+ bed tertiary medical center and quaternary regional referral hub
  • Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area
  • Integrated referral network spanning specialized cardiovascular, surgical, and interventional specialties across Indiana
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

None Required.

Preferred Credential(s)

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Nurse Practitioner.
  • Registered Nurse.

Education

  • Master's degree of Nursing required.
  • Work Experience
  • None required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

Manage inpatient consultations, floor care, and acute care coordination across Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Interventional Radiology during weekend shifts. Collaborate with surgeons, interventionalists, and inpatient teams on diagnostic evaluations, clinical monitoring, and evidence-based care plans for hospitalized patients.

Requirements

A master's degree in Nursing is required, along with board certification or eligibility as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and eligibility for Indiana licensure and DEA registration. BLS certification is preferred within 30 days of hire; no prior work experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Inpatient ConsultationInpatient Floor ManagementDiagnostic EvaluationMultidisciplinary CollaborationSurgical Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Multi-Specialty Surgical NP / PA at Ascension a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,508 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Surgical — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,508 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $130k–$160k)288 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Indiana291 active13,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 62% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment291 active listings, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,508 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
HSA/FSA
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability insurance
Life insurance

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
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.