Cardiac Stepdown RN – Heart Failure Unit, Part Time

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan with 403(b)

Paid time off with rollover

Tuition assistance

Care@Work backup care services

Employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Heart Failure Unit in Newark, DE seeks a part-time RN to care for high‑acuity cardiac patients. The role covers 5E beds including post‑operative and LVAD populations, with exposure to chest tubes, central lines, and pacing wires. You will perform assessments, monitoring, med administration, and patient education.

Requirements include a BSN preferred and a commitment to obtain BSN within three years, plus at least one year of RN experience. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire required.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Previous stepdown experience preferred.
• Previous critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs.
• Perform advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families and detect early changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

BLS certification

Cardiac care

Telemetry monitoring

Post‑operative care

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN licensure or eligibility

Job description

ChristianaCare’s Heart Failure Unit in Newark, DE seeks a part-time RN to care for high‑acuity cardiac patients. The role covers 5E beds including post‑operative and LVAD populations, with exposure to chest tubes, central lines, and pacing wires. You will perform assessments, monitoring, med administration, and patient education.

Requirements include a BSN preferred and a commitment to obtain BSN within three years, plus at least one year of RN experience. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.