Cardiology NP / PA
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Facility Name: Ascension Cardiology
- Schedule: Full-Time - 36 hours - 3/12's on nights
- 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 team of 1 physicians and 1 APP
- Call structure: none
- Practice setting: this is a consultative service only; volume varies but must be prepared to work in various areas of the hospital including critical care
- Incentives: Excellent Salary | CME: Provided | Malpractice: Provided
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Practice Provider
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Drive Clinical Excellence: Manage patient care autonomously across the continuum, from the Progressive Care Unit to high-acuity Critical Care settings.
- Structure: Cardiology Inpatient Hospitalist focus; No formal call schedule.
About the Facility
- Premier full-service hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center
- As a flagship facility, it hosts eight Centers of Excellence, including a comprehensive Heart Center and Transplant Center.
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
- Why Advanced Practice Providers 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
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Practitioner specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
One or More of the Following Required
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works.
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works.
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Masters Degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- 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.
Fraud Prevention Notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Key Responsibilities
Manage patient care autonomously across the continuum, from the Progressive Care Unit to high-acuity Critical Care settings. Provide consultative cardiology services within a hospital setting as part of an established medical team.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing and current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Indiana. Candidates must hold or be eligible for BLS certification and DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology (np) | ranked against 360 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Indiana | 289 active | 14,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiology 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 Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 360 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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