Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

ChristianaCare's Heart Failure Unit (5E) in Newark, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high‑acuity care to patients with heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs. The role involves 72 hours per pay with day and rotating midnights, including weekends and holidays as required.

Required are at least 1 year of RN experience and Delaware licensure or eligibility; BSN preferred with commitment to pursue BSN within three years. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Formación

• Available for 1 year RN experience minimum.
• Critical care, stepdown, or post‑operative cardiac experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Heart Failure Unit (5E).
• Perform advanced assessment and continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
• Administer medications and educate patients and families.
• Early detection of changes in patient condition and collaborative care.

Conocimientos

Critical care experience

BLS certified

ACLS preferred

Delaware RN licensure

Weekend & holiday availability

Educación

BSN preferred

Delaware RN licensure or eligibility

Commitment to BSN within 3 years

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure Unit

Full Time - Day/Midnight rotating (7A-7P & 7P-7A)

Hours: 72 hours/pay

Weekends and holidays as required.

Newark, DE

The Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital is a 36‑bed specialized post-critical care complex cardiac unit providing high‑acuity care to patients with complex heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs. Within the unit, 12 beds are designated for post‑operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patient population requiring advanced clinical expertise and specialized nursing competencies.

As a Registered Nurse on 5E, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients who may have chest tubes and surgical drains, large‑bore central venous catheters, and external cardiac pacing wires. RNs are responsible for advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and early detection of changes in patient condition.

Education & Requirements

• BSN preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire required.
• At leastone year of experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Previous stepdown experience preferred
• Previous critical care experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware

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

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 27, 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… visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/