Registered Nurse (RN) Winter Temp Program

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites Registered Nurses to join the Winter Temporary Program across Newark & Wilmington campuses. The role focuses on expanding acute care experience while delivering high-quality patient care in assigned units during the winter season.

The program offers two duration options and shift flexibility to support professional growth and exposure to multiple specialty areas. Applicants should have 2 years of recent acute care RN experience, a current BLS certification, and be ready to

Qualifications

• Two years of recent RN experience in an acute care hospital is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• BSN preferred; ADN required.
• Experience with Epic EMR is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in assigned acute care units within the program duration.
• Work 12-hour day or night shifts as scheduled.
• Commit to either 12-week or 24-week program and meet weekend/holiday commitments.

Skills

RN acute care experience

BLS certification

Epic experience

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Details Registered Nurse II – Winter Temporary Program Acute Care Units | Newark & Wilmington Campuses

Make a meaningful impact this winter while expanding your clinical experience at ChristianaCare. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to exceptional patient care while providing care where you are needed most. The Winter Temporary RN Program is more than a seasonal opportunity. It's a chance to earn supplemental income while building relationships, expanding your acute care experience, and showcasing your skills within one of the region's leading healthcare organizations. Many participants use this program to explore different specialty areas, strengthen your clinical expertise, and position themselves for future career opportunities at ChristianaCare. Whether you're looking to supplement your income, gain exposure to new practice areas, or explore a long-term career with ChristianaCare, this program offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Program Dates

Two Options: 24-Week Option: October 25, 2026 - March 13, 2027; 12-Week Option: December 6, 2026 - February 27, 2027

Why Join Us?

• 12-hour day or night shifts
• Choose 48 or 72 hours per pay period
• Work in one assigned unit for the duration of the program
• No floating to other units

Opportunities across 40+ Acute Care units, including:

• Medical Surgical
• Progressive Care
• Step-Down Transitional Care

Requirements

• 2 years of recent RN experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• BLS certification required
• BSN preferred; ADN required
• Epic-prepared and competent in assigned clinical area
• Complete two days of orientation
• Commit to either the 12-week or 24-week program
• Meet weekend and holiday commitment

Make Your Winter Count If you're looking to grow your experience, work alongside exceptional caregivers, and make a difference in the lives of patients and families, we invite you to join ChristianaCare's Winter Temporary RN Program.

$52.00 hourly. 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 1, 2026

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/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware’s only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions

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