Locum Cardiology NP/PA — Inpatient (Step-Down/ICU) — Asheville, NC

We are seeking an experienced locum Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient cardiology coverage in Asheville, NC. This role is well suited to an advanced practice provider with solid cardiology experience who is comfortable managing step-down and cardiology unit patients within a collaborative hospital environment.

Assignment highlights

• 12-hour day shifts, primarily daytime coverage
• Coverage needed 7 days per week
• Hospital-based inpatient cardiology service
• EMR: Cerner

Key responsibilities

• Round daily on patients admitted to or seen in consultation on the general cardiology service
• Manage primarily step-down and cardiology unit patients
• Document comprehensive charting including daily progress notes, event notes, admission H&Ps, new consults, and discharge summaries
• Order medications, diagnostic studies, and procedures as indicated
• Perform bedside ICU procedures as needed (arterial and central line placement, cardioversion)
• Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Experienced Cardiology NP or PA
• Active North Carolina license required
• Active North Carolina DEA required
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience preferred
• Comfortable performing bedside ICU procedures

If you are a confident, team-oriented clinician seeking a focused inpatient cardiology locum in Asheville, we encourage you to apply.