Physician Associate​/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiology Inpatient Per-Diem, Portland, ME

Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiology Inpatient Per-Diem, Portland, ME

Location:

Portland, ME

Schedule:

Per Diem
Job Category:
Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 86094
Date Posted:
Sep 4, 2026

Maine Health Maine Medical Center Portland, ME is recruiting for an experienced Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to work in the Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Service. The APP will provide in-patient cardiovascular and general medical care under the supervision of the Maine Health Cardiology physicians. This is a per-diem position.

MMC’s Division of Cardiology has been ranked High Performing by US News in several cardiac procedures and conditions, including Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Surgery, and Heart Failure. This is one of the largest programs in Northern New England with 50+ providers.

Qualifications:

Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners/American Nurses credentialing and maintenance of such certifications; graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program; licensure through the Maine State Board of Registration in Medicine or Maine State Board of Nursing (or eligibility for licensure); previous APP experience is desired;

maintenance of BLS and ACLS certifications; ability to effectively establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff; compassionate and thorough care of patients and families.

At Maine Health, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. For internal candidates who currently hold a full-time or part-time role at Maine Health, the pay rate is 120% of their current hourly rate and may be eligible for shift differentials. For external candidates or candidates who only hold per diem roles at Maine Health, the rate is $80.00 per hour and may be eligible for shift differentials.

Maine Healthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working togethersoour communities are the healthiest in America.” Maine Health consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the Maine Health Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members,Maine Healthprovides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine Health offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

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