Advanced Practice Provider - Electrophysiology - Chicago-29388

Location: Chicago, Illinois – Rush University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology

About the Role

Rush Heart & Vascular invites applications for an Electrophysiology (EP) Advanced Practice Provider to join a growing EP team in downtown Chicago. The practice is based at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative Electrophysiology program comprising 6 electrophysiologists and a dedicated team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers, supporting a dynamic and expanding service line. The position involves working alongside a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team across multiple practice locations, including Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, South Loop, River North, Oak Brook, and Northwest Indiana. The APP will participate in the continued growth and expansion of the outpatient and inpatient Electrophysiology service.

Responsibilities

• Primarily based at Rush’s downtown Chicago campus, following a Monday-Friday, four 10-hour shift schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities.
• Management of inpatient electrophysiology patients, including overnight EP admissions and post-procedural care.
• Care coordination and monitoring for same-day discharge of post-ablation patients.
• Evaluation and management of device-related admissions and electrophysiology consults.
• Management of outpatient electrophysiology patients, including hospital follow-ups.
• Collaboration with electrophysiologists, cardiology teams, nursing staff, and ancillary support services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assistance with care transitions, patient education, and coordination of follow-up care across the health system.
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care efforts.

Requirements

The Advanced Practice Provider will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost-effective and quality patient care. The individual in this role will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with Rush policies, procedures, and guidelines, including Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will meet all state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• APRN candidates require Acute Care Certification.
• Prior cardiology and/or electrophysiology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative academic healthcare environment.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse, or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process.
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a clinical specialty appropriate to the position.
• Current certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Physician Assistant Requirements

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate, or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process.
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

About Rush

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise providing comprehensive patient care autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. APPs are supported by four levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is for every APP to practice at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team contributing to the excellent quality care Rush patients receive.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (with over 2,500 students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Pay

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs. The total pay range shown reflects factors such as specialty, relevant experience and training, and other business and organizational considerations. This range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee and includes any applicable incentive payments. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances.

Pay Range: $128,000 - $192,000

Benefits

Rush offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit the Rush benefits page.