Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Stroke Overflow Unit - Night shift - 36 hours per week - Sign on Bonus!

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking an experienced RN to join 5D, a 35-bed telemetry unit on the Christiana Hospital campus. The role involves inpatient med/surg care on a night shift, with weekend and holiday coverage as required by the department guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have a Delaware RN license or eligibility, BLS certification, and 1–2 years of med/surg or telemetry experience; BSN preferred to advance within our clinical ladder.

Qualifications

• RN with Delaware license or eligibility required/BSN preferred.
• Telemetry experience and BLS certification highly valued.
• 1–2 years med/surg experience preferred; strong critical thinking expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care on 5D telemetry unit.
• Work 36 hours per week on the Night shift (7p–7a).
• Comply with weekend/holiday scheduling per department guidelines.

Skills

Telemetry experience

BLS certified

Med/surg experience

Critical thinking

Education

Current Delaware RN license or eligibility

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details Christiana Care Health System, a Magnet® health care organization with over 1,100 beds between its two hospitals (Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report! Highlights Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington) Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder. Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.

What nurses say about working on this unit

• "I love working with people that values teamwork. 5D challenges you but provides support and encouragement vital for your success. Work does not feel like one when you have people that are rooting for you and are investing their time to ensure you learn and succeed." - Chris S.
• "The people I work with" -Alyssa P.
• "Feels like home" - Marjorie D.
• "The Team Work" - Minerva U.
• "It's Organized" - Portia B.

5D is a 35 bed medical telemetry inpatient unit located on the 5th floor at Christiana Hospital. We are a stroke over flow unit in addition to encompassing a wide variety of other diagnoses as well as ages. We also have a partnership with CCHP (Christiana Care Hospitalist Partners) by cohorting their patients on our unit.

We are currently seeking an experienced RN to work 36 hours per week, Night shift at Christiana Hospital. Weekend and Holidays per the guidelines of the department. Typical shift is 7p - 7a.

Requirements

• BSN preferred Commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Current Delaware RN license or eligibility for Delaware RN license.
• 1-2 years med/surg experience preferred.
• Telemetry experience a plus.
• BLS required.

Qualities and Experience

• Excellent partnership within and across disciplines!
• We work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together.
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization.
• Anticipating the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity.

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

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 Dec 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