Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Step-Down - Day/Midnight Rotation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet Status Hospital

Clinical Ladder growth

Health insurance

403b plan

Paid time off with rollover

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intermediate Step-Down Unit, 4D, a 35-bed unit caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. This role involves care on a high-acuity unit with a rigorous weekend rotation.

BSN or progress toward the degree is required, with 1 year minimum nursing experience; ACLS/BLS certifications are required within 1 year. The hospital offers Magnet status recognition and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.
• One year of nursing experience required. Two years' of nursing experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
• Licensed or license eligibility in the state of Delaware. BLS Certification required. ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team communication

Education

BSN or pursuing within 3 years

Delaware RN license or eligibility

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse on Inpatient Surgical Intermediate/Step-Down Unit- Day/.Midnights

Christiana Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Surgical Intermediate Step-Down Unit, 4D. This is a 35-bed Intermediate Care/Stepdown inpatient unit, caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. This unit cares for patients requiring nursing interventions Q2-Q4 hours. Are you ready for a higher level of care?

Highlights:

• Four time recognized as Magnet Status Hospital!
• Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
• Full medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 403b with defined contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• Tuition assistance.

Requirements:

• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.
• One year of nursing experience required. Two years' of nursing experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
• Licensed or license eligibility in the state of Delaware.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

Hours: This is a full-time position of 72 hours per pay/36 hours per week. The hours for this position are Day Shift of 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. AND Overnights of 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. This requires a weekend rotation and follows internal weekend requirement practice. Holidays required per organization policy.

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

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/