Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Neuro Trauma - Day/Midnights

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet status hospital

Top healthcare employer

Clinical ladder

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. in Newark, DE, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit (2C). This 35-bed unit provides inpatient surgical care for adults with complex fractures and brain injuries, with an on-site gym for physical therapy.

The position offers full-time rotating shifts (72 hours per pay) with pay scales reflecting experience, shift differentials, and departmental needs. Opportunities for advancement include a clinical ladder and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Associates Degree in Nursing with commitment to BSN within three years of hire.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience required.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

ACLS (preferred)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Commitment to BSN within 3 years

Job description

Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Neuro Trauma - Day/Midnights

Our Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit (2C) is seeking a Registered Nurse. This unit is a surgical inpatient unit located at our ChristianaCare Newark Campus. The patient population is very diverse and has a wide range of individual and special needs, encompassing patients with multiple and complex fractures and traumatic brain injuries, usually as a result of a traumatic episode. Are you ready to join this elite team of nurses? This requires a dedicated, knowledgeable, competent and flexible nurse. The Ortho Neuro Trauma unit is a 35 bed semi-private and private room unit, there is a gym located for physical therapy directly on the unit. The patient population is an adult population.

Highlights: Four times recognized as a Magnet Status Hospital! Forbes named us one of the top 5 Best Healthcare Employers in the nation. Growth opportunities defined by our clinical ladder. Generous paid time off, competitive pay with shift differentials, 403b, robust healthcare benefits package and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing license.
• Associates Degree in Nursing with a commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience required.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Hours

This is for a full-time flex rotating schedule of 72 hours per pay with shift combinations of 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Weekends and Holidays are expected per the department requirement.

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 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/ 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