Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

403(b) with company contributions

Generous PTO with rollover

12-week parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care@Work backup care and wellness

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s 6B Medical Unit in Newark, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, relationship-based care across the patient and family journey. The role emphasizes connection with patients, families, and colleagues while upholding our values of love and excellence.

The RN will work three 12-hour day shifts weekly (7 am–7 pm) including weekends and holidays per department guidelines, with duties spanning med/surg care, patient education, and collaboration with the care

Qualifications

• RN license required in Delaware or a compact state.
• BSN preferred or commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years.
• BLS certification required.
• At least one year med/surg RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using a relationship-based care model.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Adhere to department guidelines and staffing assignments.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-based care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license Delaware/Compact State

BSN preferred or 3-year plan

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) - 6B Medical Unit Day Shift (Hours: 7 am -7 pm), including Weekends & Holidays per department guidelines. Newark, DE

ChristianaCare Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 6B Medical Unit. The selected candidate will work three 12-hour shifts each week.

As a medical nurse, you will implement a relationship-based care model, fostering connections with patients, their families, and colleagues, all while being guided by our values of love and excellence.

Unit

6B is an inpatient unit designed to accommodate 40 patients who need acute and/or chronic medical services. The scope of services on 6B encompasses a variety of diagnoses/testing, including, but not limited to, pneumonia, syncope, diabetes management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and altered mental status.

The patient population cared for in this area includes adults aged 18 years and above. The conditions of patients cared for on the unit can be described as good to fair. Patients are received/transferred/admitted from the emergency department, ICU, step-down unit, home, and doctors’ offices.

Staffing

The charge nurse is responsible for daily assignments, taking into account each patient’s diagnosis, condition, acuity, age, developmental level, and the qualifications of the staff.

About Us

ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover 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!

Education & Experience

• RN License in Delaware or a Compact State
• BSN preferredor committed to acquiring BSN within 3 years of the hire date.
• At least one year of med/surg experience as an RN is required.
• BLS required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, bend, and climb as per practice area-based Physical Demands Checklist.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements, as per the practice area-based Physical Demands Checklist.

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 30, 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/