Locums Cardiology APP (NP/PA)- Asheville, NC

We are seeking an experienced Locums Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient cardiology coverage in Asheville. This opportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider with strong cardiology experience who is comfortable managing step-down and cardiology unit patients in a collaborative hospital setting.

Assignment Details

12-hour day shifts

Coverage needed 7 days per week

Primarily daytime coverage

Hospital-based inpatient cardiology service

EMR: Cerner

Responsibilities

Round daily on patients admitted to or seen in consultation on the general cardiology service line

Manage mostly step-down and cardiology unit patients

Perform:

Daily progress notes

Event notes

Admission H&Ps

New consult notes

Discharge summaries

Order medications, diagnostic testing, and procedures as indicated

Perform ICU procedures when needed, including:

Arterial line placement

Central line placement

Cardioversion

Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians

Work closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care

Requirements

Experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Active North Carolina license required

Active North Carolina DEA required

Strong inpatient cardiology experience preferred

Comfortable performing bedside ICU procedures