Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Inpatient Nocturnal
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Inpatient Nocturnal in Dallas, Texas, United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
- Paid Time Off available day one
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will manage high-acuity cardiac surgery patients during nocturnal inpatient shifts, including admissions, discharges, and treatment planning. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret diagnostic studies and provide comprehensive clinical care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher and be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Texas. Current ACLS certification and relevant clinical experience are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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