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Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner - Washington D.C.

MedStar Health$115,000–$190,000/yrWashington, DCFull timePosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • BLS
  • NRP

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About the job

About the Job

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Surgery team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. We're helping move cardiovascular care forward regionally and nationally through our MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, with clinical research, better diagnostic tools, and advanced treatments that are always patient focused.

This role will be inpatient based, with the primary duties of the role focused on pre and post operative care and determining patient care plans.

The shifts will include days, evenings and weekends; (4) 10 hr. shifts a week.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect

  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and CME allowance
  • Retirement plan – 403-B with % employer match

Minimal Qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the Maryland State and/or DC Board Examiners of Nurses. required

Experience

  • 1-2 years 2 year experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant - cardiology or surgical experience
  • The ideal candidate will have background experience in Cardiac surgery or a surgical setting.

Licenses and Certifications

  • NP - Nurse Practitioner - Licensed in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combination as required based on work location(s). May require specialty license based on location. required and
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills. Must have good problem-solving and independent judgment skills. Basic computer skills preferred

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the heart of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership - as a clinician and healthcare expert.

For more information on our Cardiac care team click below:

https://www.medstarhealth.org/info/care/mhvi-heart-and-vascular

If interested, please apply and email your CV to Stacy.C.Naylor@medstar.net

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

From MedStar Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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