Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit - Day Shift

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,481 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 6B Medical Unit. The role involves caring for adults 18+ with acute and chronic medical conditions, on a 3‑shift weekly schedule (7 am–7 pm) including weekends and holidays per department guidelines.

You will work in a 40‑patient inpatient unit, delivering relationship‑based care and collaborating with families and the care team. Requirements include a Delaware license (or compact), BLS, and at least one year med/surg

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on 6B Medical Unit using relationship-based care.
• Work three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends & holidays per guidelines.

Education

RN license (Delaware or Compact State)

BSN preferred or plan to obtain BSN within 3 years

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.

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 condition of patients cared for on the unit ranges from good to fair. Patients are received/transferred/admitted from the emergency department, ICU, step‑down unit, home, and doctors’ offices.

Staffing

RNs have 5‑6 patients. The charge nurse is responsible for daily assignments, considering each patient’s diagnosis, condition, acuity, age, developmental level, and the qualifications of the staff.

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.

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 preferred or 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: $41.28 – $66.05

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

Aug 31, 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/.