Registered Nurse (RN) - Postpartum (Casual)

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Postpartum Unit. This role involves caring for postpartum patients and their newborns, utilizing a couplet care model to ensure comprehensive support. The unit emphasizes family-centered care and offers a collaborative environment for healthcare professionals. With a commitment to excellence and patient well-being, this position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of families during a crucial time. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers extensive benefits to support your career and personal growth.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Week Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• BSN required or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years.
• Two years RN experience in Postpartum or LDRP required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for postpartum patients and their newborns.
• Support care in the substance withdrawal program.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Postpartum

Casual - (2) 12-hour shifts required in a 4-week schedule

You pick your shifts based off the department needs

Newark, DE

Summer Casual Program dates:

Start date : 06/23/2025

End date : 08/25/2025

The Postpartum Unit (6M/7M) is a 72-bed inpatient unit that cares for postpartum patients and their stable newborns in the Women’s and Children’s Building on the Newark campus.

The average length of stay is 2-3 days post birth and the unit supports rooming in and family centered care. A couplet care model is utilized so that an RN will be assigned both the delivered parent as well as the newborn as a portion of their overall assignment. A nursery is maintained primarily for emergency management or for short term convalescent care. Postpartum staff also support the care of newborns in our substance withdrawal program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BSN required or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire
• Two years RN experience within Postpartum or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) required
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required

ChristianaCare Offers:

• 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