Registered Nurse (RN)

Christiana Care Health System; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Retirement plans (403b)

PTO with rollover

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Tuition assistance

Work/Life benefits

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 5C Medical Teaching Unit on day shift. The role involves caring for five medical/surgical patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring safe transitions of care. The position offers a 36-hour week schedule (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

can be adapted for day shift) with weekend/holiday guidelines. Applicants should have a BSN, BLS, and at least one year of acute or sub-acute care experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• ADN candidates can be considered with commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
• Qualified applicants will have one year of experience; acute or sub-acute care preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for five medical/surgical patients per shift.
• Partner within a multidisciplinary team to support realistic health goals.
• Provide close monitoring, emergency response, and ongoing supportive care.
• Ensure safe transitions to the appropriate level of care.
• Promote patient wellness, safety, and comfort every step of the way.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

ADN candidate considered (with commitment to BSN in 3 years)

Job description

Join an Amazing Nursing Team at ChristianaCare! RN – 5C Medical Teaching Unit (Day Shift)

Are you ready to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a team that truly values your expertise? This is your chance to join a unit where your compassion, clinical knowledge, and commitment to excellent care make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Position: Registered Nurse – 5C Medical Teaching Unit

Schedule: 36 hours/week | (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) | Location: Christiana Hospital | Weekends & Holidays: Per department guidelines

? About the 5C Medical Teaching Unit

On 5C, you’ll join a collaborative care team including medical nursing staff, hospitalists, and specialized consultants. Our relationship-based care model empowers nurses to build strong, supportive connections with patients, families, and peers—grounded in our core values of love and excellence.

You will use your clinical expertise to assess physical and emotional needs, evaluate past health history, and lead education and care planning for both patients and their families.

? What You’ll Do

• Manage care for five medical/surgical patients per shift
• Partner within a multidisciplinary team to support realistic health goals
• Provide close monitoring, emergency response, and ongoing supportive care
• Ensure safe transitions to the appropriate level of care
• Promote patient wellness, safety, and comfort every step of the way

Qualities We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a nurse who is:

• Diligent and energized by a fast-paced environment
• Professional, empathetic, and relationship-focused
• Action-oriented with strong critical-thinking skills
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented and proactive in solving problems

? Why ChristianaCare?

We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & more
• Two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous PTO with annual rollover & cash-out opportunities
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Premium Work/Life benefits including:
  • Care.com membership & backup dependent care
  • Financial coaching & retirement planning
  • Wellness & fitness reimbursement
  • Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, events, and more

Our Mission

As a nonprofit health system, ChristianaCare is committed to serving our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. We strive to create innovative, accessible, and effective systems of care that our community values. Our advanced technology is only part of our promise—our true focus is partnering with individuals and families to help them live the healthy lives they desire.

General Requirements:

• BSN required.

• ADNs candidate are required to commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.

• Qualified applicants will have one year experience. Acute care or sub acute care experience preferred.

• BLS required

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.