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Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), Cardiac Step-Down Unit, Morristown

Direct Jobs, Convent Station, NJ, United States


Atlantic Health is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) for the Cardiac Step-Down Unit at Morristown Medical Center
The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the team on the 12-bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, fellow APPs, and the multidisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for acutely ill cardiac patients.

Responsibilities include direct involvement in medical consultation, patient assessments, procedures, and care planning. The APP will specialize in the management of complex cardiac conditions, recommend diagnostic testing, and initiate appropriate treatment strategies in collaboration with the attending team. Ideal candidates will have procedural experience, including central and arterial line placement, and a background in critical care or step-down environments. Point-of-care ultrasound experience is preferred.

This is a full-time role with 12‑hour shifts, nights only, no call, and one weekend per month required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, prescription, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive malpractice policy

Non‑profit health system – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays

GME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards

Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees

Outstanding growth and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey

ACLS and BLS certification required

Minimum 3 years of experience treating acutely ill cardiac patients as an APP

Critical care background preferred

Experience placing arterial and central lines preferred

Strong work ethic and a team player able to work independently

Compensation and Scheduling

Minimum hourly rate: $58.56

Maximum hourly rate: $103.06

Assignment category: Full‑time

Hours per week: 36

Primary shift: Varies

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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