Registered Nurse (RN) - Full time - Night Shift - 5A Intermediate Care - Sign on Bonus!

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, life

403(b) retirement with company match

Paid time off with rollover

Parental leave 12 weeks

Tuition assistance

Care@Work backup care

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to work 36 hours per week on the Night Shift at our Christiana Hospital on the 5A Stepdown Unit. The role involves caring for a complex adult population and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

BSN is required or ADN with a 3‑year BSN completion plan; BLS certification is mandatory. A sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000 may be eligible paid over two years.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care on a 4‑5 patient assignment on the Night Shift.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient needs.
• Engage in relationship‑based care with patients and families.

Skills

Collaborative care

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Compassionate partner

Education

BSN

ADN + 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 Night 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 - $67.37This 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 2 years.

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.