Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Short Stay Unit

ChristianaCare; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Cardiology Short Stay Unit in Newark, DE is hiring an experienced RN for a 12-hour rotating schedule. The role requires at least 1 year of inpatient Med/Surg experience, BLS/ACLS, and a BSN or eligibility to obtain within 3 years; Delaware RN licensure or eligibility is required.

The 14-bed CSSU provides mixed cardiac inpatient and observation care around the clock. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of medical/surgical inpatient experience.
• Strongly prefer cardiac/step-down experience.
• BLS & ACLS required.
• BSN required or willing to obtain within 3 years from the date of hire.
• Delaware RN Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Cardiology Short Stay Unit (CSSU).
• Monitor cardiac patients and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians and achieve timely procedures and admissions.

Skills

Med/Surg experience

Cardiology/step-down

ACLS & BLS

Education

BSN or eligible to obtain within 3 years

Job description

Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Short Stay

Full Time - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Day/Midnight Rotation (Hours: 7p-7a & 7a-7p)

Weekends & Holidays as required by the department.

Newark, DE

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiology Short Stay Unit (CSSU) at our Christiana Hospital. CSSU is a 14 bed mixed cardiac specific inpatient and observation intermediate cardiac care area, which provides scheduled and emergency care/procedures on a 24 hour basis. The area is designed to accommodate 14 patients who need emergency cardiac care and testing.

Requirements:

• At least one year of medical/surgical experience in an inpatient setting is required.
• Strongly prefer cardiac and/or step-down experience.
• BLS & ACLS required.
• BSN required or willing and able to obtain within 3 years from the date of hire
• Delaware RN Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37

This 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.

Post End Date
Nov 6, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/