Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiac Step-Down Unit - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

JobID: 28456

Category: Adv Prac(NPrac/PhyAs/CNS/CRNA)

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Posted Date: 2026-09-17T14:11:55+00:00

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Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 61.180000

Atlantic Health is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) for the Cardiac Step-Down Unit

The Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Atlantic Health 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 position with a rotating schedule. APPs are required to complete a minimum of four-night shifts per month, with additional night coverage as needed to support PTO, callouts, and departmental staffing needs. The schedule also includes a minimum of two weekend shifts per month. No call responsibility is required.