What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Tenens Inpatient Cardiology APP (NP/PA) — Asheville, NC position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We’re looking for an experienced locum cardiology advanced practice provider to join an inpatient hospital team in Asheville. This role is a great fit for an NP or PA who’s comfortable managing step-down and cardiology unit patients and who enjoys working closely with cardiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
Schedule & Setting
- 12-hour day shifts, primarily daytime coverage
- Coverage needed 7 days per week
- Hospital-based inpatient cardiology service
- EMR: Cerner
What you’ll do
- Round daily on patients admitted to or seen in consultation on the general cardiology service
- Manage primarily step-down and cardiology unit patients
- Perform documentation including daily progress notes, event notes, admission H&Ps, new consult notes, and discharge summaries
- Order medications, diagnostic tests, and procedures as appropriate
- Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians
- Perform bedside ICU procedures when needed (arterial line placement, central line placement, cardioversion)
- Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, and other care team members to deliver high-quality patient care
What we’re looking for
- 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
If you’re an adaptable, cardiology-focused NP or PA ready to provide high-quality inpatient care in a collaborative hospital environment, we’d like to hear from you.