Registered Nurse (RN) - Winter Temporary RN - Pediatric Care Center

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Pediatric Care Center at Newark Campus is seeking an RN for a winter temporary program. Positions offer 12-hour evening or night shifts with options of 48 or 72 hours per pay period, in a focused unit without floating.

The role supports care from birth to 17 years in a busy pediatric setting, emphasizing teamwork, family-centered care, and hands-on clinical growth for winter clinical rotation participants.

Qualifications

• 2 years of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
• Registered Nurse experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care and/or Pediatric Stepdown 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.

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric patients from birth through age 17.
• Work in one assigned unit for the duration of the program; no floating to other units.
• Provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care in a team environment.
• Support emergency and general pediatric acute care needs in the Pediatric Care Center.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Weekend/holiday commitment

Education

BSN preferred; ADN required

Tools

Epic

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Winter Temporary Program

Pediatric Care Center

Newark Campus

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 evening 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

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

Our Pediatric Care Center features 14 beds and provides a unique blend of emergency and general pediatric acute care. As a Pediatric Care Center RN, you will care for patients from birth through age 17 with a wide range of conditions, including RSV, sepsis, asthma, fractures, gastrointestinal illnesses, head and body injuries, high fevers, infections, abdominal pain, and more.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your pediatric nursing skills while working in a collaborative, teamfocused environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered care.

Learn more about our 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Pediatric Care Center here.

Requirements

• 2 years of recent RN experiencein an acute care hospital setting required
• Registered Nurse experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care and/or Pediatric Stepdown required
• BLS certificationrequired
• 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

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system, Magnet Designated and continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

$52.00/hrThis 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

Sep 24, 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/