Surgical Intensive Care Team-Nocturnist, NP/PA

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 121,070 - 150,233; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Time and Allowance

Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave

Opportunities for Career Growth

403(b) Retirement Options with Employer Match

Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC). The SCCC specializes in the care of complex post-surgical patients and those with significant trauma injuries.

In this role, the NP/PA will lead multidisciplinary rounds, manage patient care, and develop individualized plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Offering a strong benefits package including over $20,000 in annual compensation, this role emphasizes the importance of quality patient deservices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an adult critical-care setting preferred.
• Experience in the management of diverse surgical and trauma critical-care scenarios preferred.
• License or license-eligible status in Delaware required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Medically manage and care for patients using approved protocols.
• Design individualized management plans with physicians and care teams.

Skills

Acute Care NP license

Experience in adult critical-care

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

ATLS certification

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking for a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our team in the Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC). The 22‑bed SCCC cares for complex post‑surgical patients and traumatically injured patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, penetrating injuries, ruptured abdominal aneurysms, septic shock and hemorrhagic shock.

In this role, the selected candidate will actively lead and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, medically manage and care for patients through utilization of approved protocols and procedures, and design individualized management plans in collaboration with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care professionals for the surgical critical care patient.

The Nocturnist NP/PA will be working 7 p‑7 a, three shifts per week. We offer a highly competitive premium of over $20,000 annually that is paid out biweekly.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Continuing Education Time and Allowance
• Substantial PTO plus 12‑Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
• Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant
• Acute Care NP license required
• License or license‑eligible status in the state of Delaware
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an adult critical‑care setting preferred
• Experience in the management of diverse surgical and trauma critical‑care scenarios preferred
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• PALS and Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred

Annual Compensation Range: $121,070.00 – $150,233.00. This pay rate 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 but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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 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: Jun 26, 2027