Inpatient Registered Nurse (PCU/Step-Down)

ChristianaCare Hospitals in Aston and West Grove; Penn Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

401K match (fully vested day 1)

paid referrals

Job summary

ChristianaCare Hospitals in Aston and West Grove is seeking an experienced Inpatient RN to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic micro-hospital setting. The successful candidate will manage a higher-acuity patient population, including those on critical drips and respiratory support.

This full-time night role includes a flexible schedule, competitive perks, and a requirement for strong clinical skills and certifications. Join our dedicated team and make a real impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU or related healthcare positions.
• Current RN licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Fluency in English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care with advanced clinical knowledge.
• Follow physician's orders in nursing care delivery.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Critical drips

Cardiac rhythm recognition

Respiratory support

Telemedicine platforms

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Nights (7pm-7am)

FACILITY TYPE:20bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

PERKS:Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1!!), paid referrals

Position Overview

ChristianaCare West Grove Hospital is seeking Inpatient RNs who are clinically strong, adaptable, and able to manage a higher-acuity patient population in a fast-paced micro-hospital environment. This role requires experience with critical drips, cardiac rhythm recognition, respiratory support, and collaboration through Teams and Telemedicine platforms. Candidates must be comfortable supporting short-term stabilization of critically ill patients -including ventilated patients- while awaiting transfer to a higher level of care. Scheduling expectations include weekend coverage, holiday rotation and defined PRN availability requirements to support safe staffing and patient care needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age‑specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full‑time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.