Sr Nurse Practitioner
Practice independently without physician oversight.
What should this role pay?
See how this position compares to Surgery market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Sr Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Surgery, No Weekends in Baltimore, MD.
Key Responsibilities
- will work alongside world-class cardiac surgeons and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse and challenging patient population in an environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and team-based care.
Requirements
- volume academic medical center renowned for complex and innovative cardiac surgical care. As a member of our Advanced Practice Provider team, you will work alongside world
- hour day shifts. New graduate APPs are welcome to apply. Work Experience Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the State of Maryland
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sr Nurse Practitioner at University of Maryland Medical System a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Surgery position at University of Maryland Medical System 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac Surgery Care, Patient Management, Clinical Excellence, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Acute Care, Outpatient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Manage a diverse and challenging patient population within a high-volume cardiac surgery program. Work collaboratively with world-class surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in an ambulatory outpatient setting.
Benefits package: Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), Retirement plans including 403(b) with employer match, Generous paid time off plus paid holidays, Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time, Tuition remission/assistance through University of Maryland system, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, Robust onboarding and mentorship programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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