Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Critical Care

Christiana Care Health System; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan with company\'s

Paid time off with rollover

12-week paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Care@Work and wellness benefits

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Neuro Critical Care. This full-time role covers 72 hours per pay period with rotating day and midnight shifts (7AM-7AM and 7PM-7AM) and requires weekend/holiday coverage.

The 18-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit cares for stroke, aneurysm, brain tumors, neurotrauma and other complex neurological conditions. Licensure, BSN, BLS, ACLS preferred, with at least two years of ICU/step-down experience.

Qualifications

• Delaware RN licensure or compact RN license.
• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of the date of hire.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• Must have at least two years of RN ICU/step-down/progressive care unit experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
• Participate in daily rounds with the nursing team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan patient care.
• Monitor neurological status and respond to changes.

Skills

ICU experience

BLS Certification

ACLS certification

Education

Delaware RN license or compact RN license

BSN required or commitment to obtaining within 3 years

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Critical Care

Full Time - 72 hours/pay period

Rotating Day/Midnight shifts

Hours : 7AM-7AM & 7PM-7AM

Weekends & holidays as required

Newark, DE

The Neuro Critical Care Unit is an 18-bed ICU on 2D focused on the care of neurological and neurosurgical patients. This includes (but is not limited to), hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, brain and spine infections, complicated spine surgeries, hydrocephalus, neuromuscular disorders, seizures/status epilepticus, and isolated neurotrauma. We have a cohesive nursing team who serves patients with a multidisciplinary approach. The bedside nurses will have primary involvement in daily rounds. Our highly motivated nursing staff and strong preceptor group promote professionalism, education, and camaraderie.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Delaware RN licensure or compact RN license
• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of the date of hire.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• Must have at least two years of RN experience working in an ICU, step-down, or progressive care unit required

ChristianaCare Offer:

• 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 - $67.37This 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.