Registered Nurse (RN) Christiana Emergency Department Fellowship

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Christiana (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Care.com membership

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. seeks an experienced registered nurse for an Emergency Department Fellowship Track at the Newark Campus. The program runs 7 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m. and offers paid fellows a pathway from Med/Surg or Stepdown to ED practice, with mentorship from seasoned ED nurses and interdisciplinary collaboration. Designed for RNs with 1+ year of experience, this fellowship includes didactic training, hands-on clinical rotations in trauma bays, and simulation-based scenarios,

Qualifications

• BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years).
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Stepdown experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation.
• Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a Level I Trauma Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Details

Emergency Department Fellowship Track for Experienced RNs - ChristianaCare, Newark Campus - 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

About the Us

Christiana Hospital is designated by the state of Delaware and is verified by the American College of Surgeons as the state's only Level 1 trauma center for both adults and children. This is the highest capability possible for a trauma center.

About the Fellowship

This is a paid fellowship track designed to prepare RNs with 1 year plus of Medical/Surgical or Step Down experience for a successful transition into the Emergency Department (ED).

• Didactic Training: Classroom sessions led by experienced ED educators and Emergency Department ED Orientation Modules from ENA via Learning Space Curriculum covering:
• Emergency nursing principles and best practices
• Management of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric emergencies
• Advanced life support protocols (ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
• Crisis resource management and team communication
• Documentation standards in emergency care
• Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness
• Hands-On Clinical Training: Rotations through high-acuity ED zones including trauma bays, fast-track, and critical care pods
• Simulation-based training for emergency scenarios, rapid response, and triage decision-making
• IV insertion, airway management, trauma & wound care, and emergency medication administration
• Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned ED nurses
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other emergency care professionals

Note: This opportunity is only open to experienced RNs. New graduates will not be considered.

Shift Requirements

Includes weekends and holidays, responsibilities per department guidelines.

We offer a variety of shift options.

What We Offer

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible external candidates for Overnight Shifts!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and pre-paid options for select nursing programs
• 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
• Care.com membership with backup care services
• Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!

Qualifications

• BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Stepdown units
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation
• Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a Level I Trauma Center

Certifications

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Will obtain during orientation
• PALS – Will obtain during orientation
• TNCC – Will obtain during orientation or within 6 months following orientation

Ready to grow your nursing career in a nationally recognized health system?

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 2, 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/

About Christiana Hospital

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions.

Website

Christiana Care Health System Website