Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit - Night Shift - 20K Sign-on Bonus!

ChristianaCare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Two retirement plan offerings

Generous paid time off

12-week paid parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an RN to join the 6B Medical Unit in Wilmington, DE. This full-time night-shift role involves caring for adults 18+ across acute and chronic medical conditions, with 5-6 patients per nurse and a charge nurse overseeing assignments.

We offer a 20% shift differential for nights, a sign-on bonus for external candidates, and comprehensive benefits. Licensure in Delaware or a compact state and BLS are required; BSN preferred or pursuing within 3 years.

Qualifications

• RN license in Delaware or a compact state required.
• BSN preferred or committed to acquiring BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year med/surg experience as an RN required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the 6B Medical Unit.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and families.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN License in Delaware or a Compact State

BSN preferred or committed to BSN within 3 years

Med/surg experience (1 year)

BLS required

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - 6B Medical Unit

FT - Night Shift (Hrs.: 7p-7a includes a 20% Shift Differential for entire shift) Weekends & Holidays per the department guidelines

Wilmington, DE

External Candidates are eligible for a 20K Sign-on Bonus!

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 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 - $67.37This 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.

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.