Registered Nurse (RN) - Full time - Day/Night Rotations - 5A Intermediate Care

ChristianaCare; Charlestown (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Care@Work benefits

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to work 36 hours per week on the Rotating Shift at our Christiana Hospital on the 5A Stepdown Unit. You will engage in a true relationship-based care model with patients and families, supported by orientation and opportunities to pursue board certification in Medical-Surgical, Geriatric, or Progressive Care Nursing.

You will manage a 4-5 patient assignment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including PCTs, Pharmacy, PT, and

Qualifications

• BSN is required; ADN candidates with a 3‑year BSN completion commitment may be considered.
• Minimum of one year of acute or sub-acute nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and compassionate patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a 4- to 5-patient assignment on the 5A Stepdown Unit.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver patient care.
• Support orientation and ongoing professional growth; board certification encouraged.
• Adhere to rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN required

ADN w/ BSN commitment

Job description

Are you ready to learn new skills? This is your chance to sharpen and grow your skills while getting to know our patients, who appreciate the knowledge and skills that you bring to the table!

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to work 36 hours per week on the Rotating Shift at our Christiana Hospital on the 5A Stepdown Unit. Weekend and Holidays - per the guidelines of the department.

5A is a Medical Intermediate Care inpatient unit, comprised of a team of dedicated and caring nurses who deliver care to a complex adult patient population.

As a member of our team, you will engage in a true relationship-based model, building relationships with patients and families as well as your peers, guided by our values of love and excellence. During and post an individualized orientation, we support independence in nursing practice. We encourage board certification in Medical-Surgical, Geriatric and/or Progressive Care Nursing.

As a member of our team, you will assist in managing a 4-5 patient assignment, working side-by-side with the interdisciplinary team that includes Patient Care Technicians, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and an array of other medical professionals.

Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For

• Collaborative approach to patient care
• Commitment to patient advocacy
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Compassionate and caring partner

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 mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

What are we about:

Our mission as an organization is to serve our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value. This is our promise to you. As a nonprofit health system, our mission is one of service. We believe that the key to providing truly great health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

General Requirements

• BSN required
• ADN candidates considered with a 3-year BSN completion commitment
• Minimum one year of experience required (acute or sub-acute preferred)
• BLS certification required

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.