Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Cardiology – Oregon
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Cardiology
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Oregon, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job Description

Last Update: 3/03/25
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiology to provide locum tenens coverage. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, including supervision for cardiac stress tests and cardiac device checks. The provider must be comfortable working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Supervise echo/nuclear exercise stress tests and administer dobutamine stress tests.
  • Conduct in-office cardiac device checks and stress tests with cardiac device technicians.
  • Provide patient evaluations and management for cardiology-related conditions.
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and support staff in an outpatient/inpatient setting.
  • Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic EMR.
  • No admissions or overnight call responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise echo/nuclear exercise stress tests and administer dobutamine stress tests.
Conduct in-office cardiac device checks and stress tests with cardiac device technicians.
Provide patient evaluations and management for cardiology-related conditions.
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and support staff in an outpatient/inpatient setting.
Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic EMR.
No admissions or overnight call responsibilities.

Qualifications

Licensure: Must hold an active Oregon (OR) license and OR DEA.
Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS.
Board Certification: Required in the specialty.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in cardiology preferred.
Must be comfortable supervising advanced diagnostic tests.

Working Hours

Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (flexible scheduling options available).
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch).
No Overtime Approved: Documentation time is factored into the 8-hour shift.
No Call or Weekend Coverage Required.

Skills

Strong clinical expertise in cardiology procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a healthcare team.
Experience in supervising stress tests and cardiac device assessments.
Proficiency in Epic EMR documentation.