Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Locums - McAllen, Texas, NP Cardiology Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established Cardiac Rehabilitation program in McAllen, Texas, providing outpatient cardiology support as a Nurse Practitioner. This locums opportunity offers a structured Monday-Friday schedule, orientation with the current NP, and the opportunity to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation setting.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• August 3, 2026
• Orientation/training with current NP included

Assignment Length:

• 18 weeks

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• One-hour break
• Last patient scheduled at 4:30 PM

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic
• Medical Office Building located across from the hospital

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-only cardiology opportunity
• No inpatient bedside care
• No procedures
• No cath lab responsibilities
• Cardiac Rehabilitation focused role
• Multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Scottcare Versacare EMR

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Department:

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

Patient Volume:

• Highest volume days:
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Approximately 16 patients per day
• New patient intake days:
  • Tuesday and Friday
  • Approximately 2-4 new patients

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision for patients participating in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Perform patient histories and physical assessments
• Evaluate patient response to rehabilitation therapy
• Monitor cardiac telemetry
• Respond immediately to adverse events during rehabilitation sessions
• Develop individualized exercise and treatment plans with medical director oversight
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Ensure compliance with CMS cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation requirements
• Communicate patient status changes with physicians and medical directors
• Implement ACLS protocols when needed
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• Scottcare Versacare Software

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic

Support Team:

• Exercise physiologists
• Rehabilitation technicians
• Licensed Respiratory Therapists
• Medical Directors
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner with Cardiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation background required
• Experience in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting required
• Master's degree in Nursing or Advanced Nurse Practitioner certification required
• Texas Board of Nursing recognition as:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner, or
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Active Texas RN license required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Minimum two years of Cardiac Unit or Telemetry experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency highly preferred
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established Cardiac Rehabilitation program
• Reports to Director of Acute Care and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, Vascular Access, and Wound Care Services
• Collaborative relationship with medical directors and referring physicians
• Opportunity to support cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients in an outpatient setting

About McAllen, Texas

Location & Access: McAllen is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas near the Mexico border, offering convenient access to regional airports, major highways, and nearby communities.

Lifestyle & Community: McAllen provides a warm climate, affordable living, vibrant dining, shopping, cultural events, and a welcoming South Texas community.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy parks, golf courses, birdwatching, nature trails, fishing, and exploring the nearby Gulf Coast and wildlife areas.

Attractions: McAllen is known for Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, local festivals, museums, international cuisine, shopping districts, and easy access to South Padre Island.

Quality of Life: McAllen offers year-round sunshine, a strong healthcare community, affordable housing, excellent dining, and a relaxed South Texas lifestyle.

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