Cardiac RN – Open-Heart & LVAD Care (Rotating)

Jobtome; Montchanin (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Care@Work & wellness programs

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System's Heart Failure Unit on 5E in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, day/midnight rotating role. The unit specializes in high‑acuity cardiac care with post-operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patients.

The RN provides thorough assessments, continuous monitoring, medications, and patient education, ensuring early detection of changes in condition. The position requires RN licensure in Delaware or eligibility, with a BSN preferred and commitment

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Previous stepdown experience preferred; critical care experience preferred.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high‑acuity cardiac patients, including chest tubes and central venous catheters.
• Perform advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families and detect changes in patient condition early.
• Collaborate with the Heart Failure Unit team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN licensure / eligibility

Job description

Christiana Care Health System's Heart Failure Unit on 5E in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, day/midnight rotating role. The unit specializes in high‑acuity cardiac care with post-operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patients.

The RN provides thorough assessments, continuous monitoring, medications, and patient education, ensuring early detection of changes in condition. The position requires RN licensure in Delaware or eligibility, with a BSN preferred and commitment