Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Critical Care Complex - Day/Midnight - Part Time

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differentials

Pet insurance

Fitness & wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System's Surgical/Trauma ICU is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support critical care patients in a Magnet-designated environment. The SCCC unit serves neurosurgical, general surgical, and adult/pediatric trauma patients with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should have BSN and at least 1–2 years of stepdown or critical care experience; BLS is required, ACLS preferred. The role offers day/night rotations with competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.
• Minimum 1-2 years stepdown
• Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• BLS required; ACLS preferred

Skills

BSN

Stepdown experience

Critical care experience

BLS certified

ACLS preferred

Education

BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse - Surgical/Trauma ICU - Part Time

ChristianaCare's Christiana and Wilmington hospitals have received their third Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the pre-eminent recognition for hospital systems in the United States! Only 8 percent of the nation's hospitals hold the prestigious Magnet designation. ChristianaCare was first in Delaware to achieve Magnet status in 2010, and is first in the state to attain re-designation, demonstrating sustained excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards!

We operate the only Level I Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC) is a 22 bed Surgical / Trauma Intensive Care Unit. We have a cohesive Nursing Team who serves patients with a multidisciplinary approach. The Nurses on this unit work with neurosurgical, general surgical and adult/pediatric trauma patients.

Highlights:

• -We are a 4xMagnet Status Hospital!
• -Beacon Award Winner.
• - Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
• - We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, competitive pay with shift differentials,tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.
• - Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.

Requirements:

• * BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire
• * Must have minimum 1-2 years stepdown
• * Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• * BLS required; ACLS preferred

Hours: This is a Day/Midnight rotating schedule of 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. This is for 64 hours per pay. Most shifts will be (4) 12-hour shifts and (2) 8-hour shifts OR (5) 12-hour shifts and (1) 4-hour shift per pay period. Weekend and Holiday schedule is per departmental & organizational practices.

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.

Post End Date

Nov 2, 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/