Locums Cardiology Nurse Practitioner — Inpatient, Mechanicsville VA (Sept 2026 Start)

We are seeking a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide full-time inpatient cardiology coverage in Mechanicsville, VA. This locum opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiology NP who is confident working independently in collaboration with an Interventional Cardiologist.

Position highlights

• Start date: September 8, 2026
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Setting: 100% inpatient; adult and geriatric patient population
• Typical daily census: ~10–15+ patients (volume dependent)
• EMR: Epic
• Trauma level: None

Call coverage

• First-call responsibility on assigned weeknights and weekends
• Call ratio: approximately 1:3 to 1:4
• Average callback response time: ~2 hours

Key responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and manage inpatient cardiology patients alongside an Interventional Cardiologist
• Perform new patient assessments and routine follow-up visits
• Conduct daily rounding, formulate and implement treatment plans, and manage ongoing care
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in Epic
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, consultants, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Serve as first-call cardiology provider during assigned call periods

Requirements

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner
• Active Virginia NP license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Active DEA registration

This role offers a structured weekday schedule with meaningful clinical autonomy and collaborative support from interventional cardiology colleagues.