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

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

403(b) with company contributions

Paid time off & parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care@Work backup care

Job summary

ChristianaCare 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 provide care to a complex adult patient population and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver relationship-based care.

BSN is required, with ADN candidates considered for a 3‑year BSN completion commitment; one year of experience and BLS are preferred. Hourly pay range is provided, with competitive benefits and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a 4–5 patient assignment on the 5A Unit.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including PCTs, Pharmacy, PT, RT and others.
• Engage in orientation and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Collaborative patient care

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Compassionate partner

Education

BSN

ADN with 3‑year BSN plan

Job description

Job Details

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: $41.28 - $66.05

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

Sep 15, 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/