Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Step-Down - Midnights - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intermediate Step-Down Unit. This full-time position requires overnights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a commitment of 72 hours per pay period.

The unit focuses on high-level care for patients requiring nursing interventions every 2 to 4 hours. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for nurses committing to a Midnight shift for two years, alongside comprehensive medical benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience required.
• Nursing experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
• Licensed or license eligibility in the state of Delaware.
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions Q2-Q4 hours.
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an intermediate care setting.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

BSN required

Job description

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

Christiana Care is seeking an experiencedRegistered Nursefor our Surgical Intermediate Step-Down Unit, 4D. This is a 35-bed Intermediate Care/Stepdown inpatientunit, 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:

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for new hires committing to 2 years on overnight shift!
• Four timerecognized 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 Overnights of 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. This requires a weekend rotation and follows internal weekend requirementpractice. Holidays required per organization policy.

We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for registered nurses who commit to a Midnight schedule with ChristianaCare on hiring unit for 2 years.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05This 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

Oct 1, 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/