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Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana

Cardiology NP / PA

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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.

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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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient managementConsultative services

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.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology (np)ranked against 360 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Indiana289 active14,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (360 Cardiology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 360 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

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.