Locum Tenens Cardiology NP/PA — Inpatient (12-hr Days) Asheville, NC

Location: Asheville, North Carolina — hospital-based inpatient cardiology service (EMR: Cerner)

Schedule:

• 12-hour day shifts
• Coverage needed 7 days per week
• Primarily daytime coverage

Key responsibilities:

• Daily rounding on admitted and consult cardiology patients (primarily step-down and cardiology unit)
• Perform admission H&Ps, new consult notes, daily progress notes, event notes, and discharge summaries
• Order medications, diagnostic testing, and procedures as indicated
• Perform bedside ICU procedures as needed, including arterial line and central line placement, and cardioversion
• Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care

Requirements:

• NP (Nurse Practitioner) or PA (Physician Assistant) with cardiology experience
• Active North Carolina state license
• Active North Carolina DEA registration
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience preferred
• Comfortable performing bedside ICU procedures