Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Union County, New Jersey
Weekend Consult Coverage Solo Practice Independence Prime Fourth-Quarter Contract
Are you a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking an impactful, high-autonomy weekend contract in northern New Jersey? A major regional medical center in Union County is seeking an experienced Cardiology APP for an exclusive fourth-quarter locum assignment from October 1 through December 31, 2026. Offering dedicated weekend shift blocks, solo inpatient consult management, Epic EMR integration, and no call or floating requirements, this role provides an ideal engagement for a seasoned advanced practice provider.
The Opportunity Step into a high-volume acute-care hospital setting, serving as the primary inpatient cardiology consult provider across floor and telemetric units.
Clinical Scope: Lead inpatient general cardiology consult services, including:
Performing comprehensive cardiac consults, diagnostic evaluations, and inpatient progress notes
Managing an acute daily consult census of 12 to 24 patients
Operating with expected solo provider coverage ( a second APP may occasionally assist depending on unit volume )
Documenting care and entering orders via Epic EMR
The Schedule & Shift Structure: Dedicated weekend block coverage ( 2 to 3 weekend blocks per month ).
Friday: 10-Hour Shift
Saturday: 11-Hour In-House Shift
Sunday: 11-Hour In-House Shift
Monday: 8-Hour Shift
Holiday Expectation: Full weekend availability required throughout December, including Christmas and New Year holiday blocks.
Call & Floating Requirements: Zero call required. Zero floating between units or facilities.
Candidate Requirements Interested candidate must demonstrate prior locum or travel experience and independent consult management capability.
Degree & Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active Board Certification.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State License.
Clinical Experience: Inpatient cardiology experience strongly preferred with proven comfort managing a busy consult panel independently.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Epic EMR preferred.
If you re ready to step into a key inpatient cardiology role in northern New Jersey with structured weekend coverage and solo practice autonomy, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
