Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology-Oncolo

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

11 days ago

Illinois$51.29 - $64.12/hrFull TimeCardiology

✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Cardiology-Oncology NP/PA – No Nights/Weekends in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.

Provides direct clinical care to patients.

Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.

Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.

Requirements

Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.

OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $51.29 - $64.12/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareHealth AssessmentMedication ManagementPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationMentoringCollaborationDocumentationAdvocacyContinuing EducationAdvanced PracticeOncology ExperienceACLS CertificationBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology-Oncolo at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Cardiology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Cardiology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $107k to $133k annually.

This is approximately 73% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($107k–$133k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Health Assessment, Medication Management, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Research Participation, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and manage patient health outcomes. They will also mentor graduate students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits, Health Insurance, Sign-on Bonus Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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