Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, PD, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, Cardiac Surgery Program at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center.

Eligibility: 102000060003 - APN - Gagnon

Posted Apr 24

Unit and setting: 24-⁠bed Critical Care unit · Hospital pre/post operative care of cardiac surgery patientsCardiac surgery patients
License: NP license NP or PA Certification and NJ License is requiredNJ license
Term: Per Diem Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA)

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License: NJ license NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required Check your license
Certification: NP or PA certification
Certification: ACLS ACLS and BLS required
Certification: BLS
Education: Master’s degree as NP or PA from accredited program Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program
Experience: 2-3 years Critical Care or Cardiology experience Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Cardiology experience
Also asks: DEA and CDS DEA and CDS is required
Also asks: Excellent communication and computer skills Must have excellent communication and computer skills
Also asks: Strong work ethic, team player, works independently Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

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Experience: Central line and a-line procedural experience The ideal candidate will have procedural based experience including but not limited to central line placements, a-line insertions
Experience: Critical Care experience Critical Care experience is preferred.

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BenefitsComprehensive malpractice policyComprehensive Malpractice Policy
BenefitsOutstanding growth and mentorship opportunitiesOutstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
Competitive Per Diem Rate
Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

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Day to day: Pre- and post-operative care of cardiac surgery patients will be integral in the pre/post operative care of cardiac surgery patients
Day to day: Initiate appropriate interventions and order diagnostic tests will initiate appropriate interventions and orders appropriate diagnostic tests
Unit size: 24-bed Critical Care unit will be working in our 24 beds Critical Care unit
Details: Highest volume cardiac surgery program in New Jersey for over 15 years The highest volume cardiac surgery program in New Jersey for over 15 years
Details: Surgeons perform more than 1200 open heart procedures annually our surgeons perform more than 1200 open heart procedures annually

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Benefits and PTO generally good; challenges with covering shifts and unpredictable schedules hinder work-life balance

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Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to join the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, Cardiac Surgery Program at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center. This role is ideal for self-starters and will give an NP or PA the opportunity to be part of a growing and well-established group with a robust staff. Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center is the hub for the Atlantic Health System Heart Care program and offers a superior cardiac surgery program.

The highest volume cardiac surgery program in New Jersey for over 15 years – our surgeons perform more than 1200 open heart procedures annually. U. S. News & World Report ranked Morristown Medical Center as a top hospital nationwide for cardiology & heart surgery. Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) will be working in our 24 beds Critical Care unit and will be integral in the pre/post operative care of cardiac surgery patients in collaboration interdisciplinary team that includes Surgeons, Intensivists, NPs & PAs.

The ideal candidate will have procedural based experience including but not limited to central line placements, a-line insertions, and will initiate appropriate interventions and orders appropriate diagnostic tests. Critical Care experience is preferred. Qualifications Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program NP or PA Certification and NJ License is required DEA and CDS is required ACLS and BLS required Minimum of 2-3 years of Critical Care or Cardiology experience Must have excellent communication and computer skills Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently Benefits Competitive Per Diem Rate Comprehensive Malpractice Policy Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

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In Morristown, NJ

Morristown, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $2,274/mo
Household income: $121,340/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Morristown, NJ

NeighborhoodsMorristown provides distinct enclaves ranging from transit-centered urban living to leafy residential pockets. Downtown Morristown revolves around the historic Green, offering mid-rise apartment buildings, luxury condominiums, and townhomes within walking distance of the train station, dining, and nightlife. Just south, the James Street Area features mature tree-lined streets, larger private lots, and established historic houses that balance privacy with pedestrian access to town. To the west, Burnham Park is characterized by single-family Colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, and expanded character homes positioned around municipal parkland. The Washington's Headquarters Area borders Morristown National Historical Park, showcasing classic historic architecture. Nearby Convent Station, situated on the border of Morris Township and Drew University, serves as an appealing residential alternative for physicians and healthcare commuters seeking quiet streets with direct rail access.

Morristown provides distinct enclaves ranging from transit-centered urban living to leafy residential pockets. Downtown Morristown revolves around the historic Green, offering mid-rise apartment buildings, luxury condominiums, and townhomes within walking distance of the train station, dining, and nightlife.

Just south, the James Street Area features mature tree-lined streets, larger private lots, and established historic houses that balance privacy with pedestrian access to town. To the west, Burnham Park is characterized by single-family Colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, and expanded character homes positioned around municipal parkland.

The Washington's Headquarters Area borders Morristown National Historical Park, showcasing classic historic architecture. Nearby Convent Station, situated on the border of Morris Township and Drew University, serves as an appealing residential alternative for physicians and healthcare commuters seeking quiet streets with direct rail access.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

Getting aroundMorristown Medical Center, anchored by Atlantic Health System, sits directly within the town limits, making local commutes from downtown or central residential pockets a brief drive or bike ride. Regional vehicle access is facilitated by Interstate 287, Route 24, and Route 10, though local downtown arteries and the streets surrounding the Green experience steady vehicle congestion during rush hours. For regional transit, the NJ Transit Morris-Essex Line provides direct Midtown Direct service into New York Penn Station and Hoboken in approximately 50 to 75 minutes, operating out of both Morristown Station and Convent Station. While downtown residents can easily manage daily errands on foot, having a car is generally necessary for navigating the surrounding township and regional shopping corridors.

Morristown Medical Center, anchored by Atlantic Health System, sits directly within the town limits, making local commutes from downtown or central residential pockets a brief drive or bike ride. Regional vehicle access is facilitated by Interstate 287, Route 24, and Route 10, though local downtown arteries and the streets surrounding the Green experience steady vehicle congestion during rush hours.

For regional transit, the NJ Transit Morris-Essex Line provides direct Midtown Direct service into New York Penn Station and Hoboken in approximately 50 to 75 minutes, operating out of both Morristown Station and Convent Station. While downtown residents can easily manage daily errands on foot, having a car is generally necessary for navigating the surrounding township and regional shopping corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to expansive green spaces, headlined by Morristown National Historical Park, which preserves over 1,600 acres across Washington's Headquarters and Jockey Hollow, where miles of wooded hiking trails wind past reconstructed soldier huts. Within town limits, Burnham Park offers athletic fields, walking areas, and recreational ponds. The nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides formal garden displays, flowering cherry trees, and expansive walking grounds. For extended nature walks and wildlife observation, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge features an observation center with a boardwalk trail and eight miles of wooded paths home to hundreds of bird species.

Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to expansive green spaces, headlined by Morristown National Historical Park, which preserves over 1,600 acres across Washington's Headquarters and Jockey Hollow, where miles of wooded hiking trails wind past reconstructed soldier huts. Within town limits, Burnham Park offers athletic fields, walking areas, and recreational ponds.

The nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides formal garden displays, flowering cherry trees, and expansive walking grounds. For extended nature walks and wildlife observation, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge features an observation center with a boardwalk trail and eight miles of wooded paths home to hundreds of bird species.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thepulseusa.com Source 2: visitnj.org Source 3: jenniferpickett.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

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Living in Morristown

Morristown stands out in northern New Jersey as a dynamic county seat where deep Revolutionary War heritage intersects with an energetic, walkable downtown. Anchored by Morristown Medical Center—one of the state’s premier hospital systems and top healthcare employers—the town offers incoming nurses an ideal mix of career proximity and vibrant off-duty life. Shift workers can easily transition from hospital rounds to evening meals at South + Pine, concerts at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, or cocktails at The Laundromat speakeasy, all centered around the bustling Morristown Green. Housing options accommodate diverse lifestyle needs, spanning modern downtown apartments and condominiums near the NJ Transit Midtown Direct train line to quiet, tree-lined streets in Burnham Park and the historic James Street corridor. Outdoor escapes are readily accessible, from hiking through the 1,600 wooded acres at Jockey Hollow to exploring the boardwalks of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. While navigating peak downtown traffic and competitive Morris County housing demand can present real challenges, Morristown delivers a connected, culturally rich community that feels far more engaging than a conventional commuter suburb.

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As of 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: thepulseusa.com Source 4: visitnj.org Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: nelsonwesterberg.com

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