Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Surgical Unit

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive pay with shift different

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Dependent care assistance

Pet insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Fitness and wellness reimbursements

Employee discounts on services and at,

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 18-bed Transitional Surgical Unit (TSU) to deliver high-acuity post-surgical and trauma care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You will develop advanced assessment and management skills in a fast-paced environment while upholding exceptional clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required, or commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Stepdown or Progressive Care nursing experience required.
• Critical Care experience strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care on the 18-bed TSU with higher acuity patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program and ongoing professional development.
• Support care transitions for surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Skills

Stepdown nursing

Critical Care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Details

Registered Nurse - Transitional Surgical Unit (TSU)

Join our exceptional team on the 18-bed Transitional Surgical Unit (TSU), where collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional growth are at the heart of patient care. Our highly cohesive nursing team partners with a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding care to a diverse surgical patient population.

Why ChristianaCare?

• 4-Time Magnet Designated Health System
• Beacon Award-Winning Unit
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and nursing excellence

Grow Your Career

• Advance professionally through our Clinical Ladder Program
• Opportunities for leadership development, specialty certifications, and continuing education
• Gain experience caring for complex surgical and trauma patients in a dynamic transitional care environment

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation plus shift differentials
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Dependent care assistance
• Pet insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Fitness and wellness reimbursements
• Employee discounts on a variety of services, events, and programs

Elevate Your Clinical Skills

Gain experience with a higher level of acuity in our TSU, which is associated with our Surgical Critical Care Complex. Develop advanced assessment, critical thinking, and patient management skills while caring for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and support in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Requirements

• BSN required, or commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Stepdown or Progressive Care nursing experience required
• Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred

Schedule

Full-Time Rotating Days/Midnights

• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Weekend and holiday requirements follow departmental and organizational scheduling 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/