Cardiac ICU RN — Heart Failure & LVAD Care (Rotating)

ChristianaCare; Arden (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join a 36-bed post-critical care cardiac team. The unit provides high-acuity care for complex heart failure and post-op cardiac patients.

This full‑time day/midnight rotating role offers 72 hours per pay, weekend and holiday coverage as required, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in Delaware or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience; prior stepdown/critical care experience preferred.
• BSN preferred with commitment to obtain BSN within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity cardiac patients (heart failure, post-operative care).
• Perform advanced assessments and continuous hemodynamic/cardiac monitoring.
• Administer medications and provide patient education; detect changes in patient condition early.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Cardiac care

Critical care

Education

BSN preferred

BSN within 3 years of hire

Delaware RN license or eligibility

Tools

BLS

ACLS preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare's Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join a 36-bed post-critical care cardiac team. The unit provides high-acuity care for complex heart failure and post-op cardiac patients.

This full‑time day/midnight rotating role offers 72 hours per pay, weekend and holiday coverage as required, and a comprehensive benefits package.