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

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Care@Work/back-up care services

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 5A Stepdown Unit on a 36-hour-per-week rotating shift. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to a complex adult patient population, supported by a comprehensive orientation.

The role involves managing a 4-5 patient assignment, collaborating with PCTs, Pharmacy, PT, Respiratory Therapy, and other professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to a complex adult patient population on a 4-5 patient assignment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including Patient Care Technicians, Pharmacy, PT, and Respiratory Therapy
• Engage in relation-based nursing practice and support orientation and independence in practice

Skills

Collaborative care

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Compassionate partner

Education

BSN

ADN with 3-year BSN commitment

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

$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 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/

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 Christiana Care Health System Website