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Registered Nurse (RN) - 5B Medical Telemetry
FT - Night Shift (Hours: 7p-7a) Weekends & Holidays per the department guidelines
Newark, DE
20% Shift Differential for the entire shift!
ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark DE is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our 5B Medical Telemetry Unit. The RN will be responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, collaborating with healthcare team members, evaluating patient conditions, and ensuring patient safety and well-being.
Unit
5B is a 40-bed medical unit with semi-private rooms & private rooms. The Medical Telemetry Unit provides scheduled and emergent care/procedures on a 24-hour basis. The area is to accommodate patients who need inpatient care for a variety of treatments, diagnoses/testing including, but not limited to COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, opioid withdrawal, nausea/vomiting/abdominal pain, altered mental status, osteomyelitis, back pain, diabetes management, and cellulitis.
The patient population cared for includes adult and geriatric patients. The conditions of patients cared for in this area can be described as fair and serious. The patients are received/transferred/admitted from home, the emergency department, and physician’s offices as well as from other units within the hospital setting.
About Us
ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, 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.
ChristianaCare Offers
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Education & Requirements
- Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
- BSN or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date.
- At least one year of experience as an RN.
- RN with experience in inpatient acute care is preferred.
- BLS required.
Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For
- Excellent partnership within and across disciplines.
- Work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together.
- Strong critical thinking and prioritization
- Anticipate the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity.
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.
ChristianaCare, Union Hospital, a 103-bed facility located in Elkton, Maryland, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence in the treatment and prevention of disease. An award-winning, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to our neighbors, families, and friends.
HIGHLIGHTS
Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)
Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.
Robust Benefits Package
Come Join Our Team! ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is committed to ensuring our patients have the highest quality of care.
We are currently hiring for a RN to work 36 hours per week on the Night shift for our Surgical Specialty unit. Typical shift is 7p -7a with Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department.
The Surgical Specialty Unit utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, context-dependent patient and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice, which explicitly delineates those duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, position, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently. The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is individually responsible and accountable for maintaining competency as evidenced by integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment. Failure to demonstrate competent nursing practice may result in dismissal.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. (Assessment)
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnoses or the relevant issues. (Diagnosis)
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. (Outcomes Identification)
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the expected outcomes. (Planning)
- Implements the identified plan of care and coordinates care delivery. (Implementation) o Safely administers medication and other treatments as ordered by providers.
- Provides or delegates nursing interventions in response to the patient’s medical and nursing diagnoses.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient and family’s emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
- Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment. (Health Teaching and Health Promotion)
- Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes and revises the plan of care accordingly. (Evaluation)
- Practices ethically.
- Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
- Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
- Contributes to quality nursing practice
- Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
- Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSN preferred
- Commitment to acquiring BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
- At least one year med/surg experience as a RN.
- BLS required
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.
Application will be open until 11:59pm Sunday, April 12th.
Application Timeline:
Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on April 20th.
The required tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE April 20th in order to be considered.
Digital real-time interviews will be May 20- June 5, 2026
Offers to be made towards the middle of June 2026
Nurse Residency Positions start December 7, 2026
Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program starting Fall 2026!
The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Research validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:
- increase in competency
- reduction of error
- reduced self-reported stress
- increased job satisfaction
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This exciting curriculum integrates:
- Lecture and simulation education
- Peer support
- Preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
This unique 26-week program is a combination of classroom and clinical experiences. Participants will work under the supervision of experienced emergency nurses for the length of the program. Upon program completion, the participant will be hired as a staff member in one of our 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Emergency Department at Christiana Hospital. This program allows for a smooth transition from GN to the ED staff RN role into ED nursing, for those candidates qualified. The 26-week preceptor led program will be followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
ChristianaCare has 3 Emergency Departments:
- ChristianaCare Newark Campus,
- ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus
- Middletown Emergency Department
Christiana Care Newark Campus is the only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center. Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding ED. Our Emergency Departments see approximately 195,000 patients annually, servicing an average of 500 patients per day in combined visits from all 3 departments. There are 162 patient rooms, including state-of-the-art trauma resuscitation facilities between the 3 departments.
Upon successful program completion, you will be hired as a staff nurse in one of the 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
Requirements:
- Graduating from accredited nursing school before October 2026 (BSN Preferred)
- BLS required
- Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
- Eligible for Delaware licensure as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or Compact RN
How to apply:
- In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.
- Submit a cover letter for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
- Please address your Emergency Department Nurse Residency cover letter to Meghan Blomquist.
- Resume
- Transcript (unofficial)
- Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact
It is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.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.
Are you interested in making a difference in various units? This is your chance to sharpen and grow your skills while getting to know our patients, who appreciate the knowledge and skills that you bring to the table!
Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, a part of Christiana Care Health System is seeking an RN to work in the Medical Specialty unit. We are currently hiring for a RN to work 12 hours per week on theNight Shift 7p-7a, with weekend and holiday requirements per the guideline of the department.
Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For:
- Collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to patient advocacy
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate and caring partner
ChristianaCare Offers:
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
What are we about: Our mission as an organization is to serve our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value. This is our promise to you. As a nonprofit health system, our mission is one of service. We believe that the key to providing truly great health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.
ChristianaCare has the most advanced health care technology available to help meet your needs. But more important than the technology is our commitment to partner with you to meet your individual needs. We want to care for you and help you live the healthy life you want to live.
General Requirements:
- BSN required
- ADN candidates are required to commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
- Qualified applicants will have at least one year experience. Acute care required
- BLS required
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.
RN Case Manager - Day Shift
M-F (Hours: 8a-4:30p with call rotation every 7 weeks) No Holidays or Weekends!
Newark, DE
External Candidates are Eligible for a 15K Sign-on Bonus!
ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, DE, is seeking an RN Case Manager with experience in Discharge Planning in an Acute Care Hospital Setting.
The RN Case Manager will coordinate care and drive patient progression to establish a discharge plan. This includes functioning as an interdisciplinary team member, creating, implementing, and developing all aspects of discharge planning to establish appropriate, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum.
The Care Management Model:
Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:
- RN Case Manager - Manages patient care, drives patient progression, and establishes a discharge plan.
- Social Worker – Resolves psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
- Utilization Management – Reviews patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.
CARE MANAGEMENT:
- Identify patients who have post-acute care, placement, and complex discharge planning needs based on a comprehensive assessment that includes physical, as well as psycho-social factors/needs.
- Anticipate, initiate, and establish a discharge plan for patients with post-acute care needs, collaborating with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers, the patient, their family/primary caregiver(s), third-party payers, and employer, following established clinical guidelines, standards, and pathways.
- Review the admission assessment and collaborate with the primary nurse and other health care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary care plan is in place to meet identified patient care needs and desired outcomes.
- Identify system issues that serve as barriers to care. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to remove the obstacles and facilitate patient progression.
About Us
ChristianaCare is located in Delaware and is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs.
ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding 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.
Christiana Care Offers
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition assistance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!
Education & Requirements
- An active RN license in DE or a Compact State is required.
- BSN required.
- A minimum of three years of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital setting is required.
- Critical Care RN with a minimum of three years of experience are encouraged to apply.
- BLS preferred.
- Case Management Certification (CMC) is required within 18 months of eligibility.
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
PT Shift Options include: 8-hour day shift from 7 am to 3 pm, 8-hour evening shift from 3 pm to 11 pm, or a combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday requirements will follow departmental guidelines.
Newark, DE
ChristianaCare Hospital, located in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 6E Oncology Unit.
As an oncology nurse, you will implement a relationship-based care model that focuses on building strong connections with patients, families, and colleagues. This approach is guided by our core values of love and excellence.
Unit 6E is a 38-bed inpatient unit specializing in hematology and oncology. It provides both scheduled and emergency care and procedures 24/7. This unit is designed to accommodate patients who require inpatient care for their diagnoses or for managing symptoms related to their treatments.
The services provided on 6E include various treatments such as cancer diagnoses, chemotherapy administration, and medical management of conditions like febrile neutropenia, uncontrolled pain, and nausea/vomiting. The patient population in this unit consists of both adult and geriatric patients, with conditions classified as either stable or serious. Patients are received, transferred, or admitted from a variety of sources, including their homes, the emergency department, physicians' offices, and other units within the hospital.
ChristianaCare Offers:
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Shift differentials & Weekend differentials
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
- The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.
Education and experience requirements:
- DE RN License or a Compact RN License.
- BSN or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date.
- BLS required
- Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of experience in med/surg preferred
- Oncology certification preferred
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.
$10K Sign-On-Bonus (for eligible candidate)
Operating Room Weekend Charge Overnight
Overnight - Weekends 1900-0730 | (3) 12-hour shifts
Are you seeking an amazing OR RN II role in our Operating Room? Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital is the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore and has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and three times recognized as a Magnet Status Hospital.
ChristianaCare Benefits
Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
We also provide tuition assistance for degree programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Operating Room at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.
The selected RN will be an energetic Operating Room Registered Nurse who wants to be a part of a growing operating room team focused on providing excellent clinical outcomes through caring service to our patients and their families.
REQUIREMENTS:
BSN required or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire
Current RN licensure required
Must have Operating Room Registered Nurse Experience.
CNOR certification a plus.
The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months
Range: $42.00 -$54.00/hr. depending on shift and benefits selectionThis 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.
Registered Nurse II – Med/Surg Per Diem
Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
Commitment Options: 60 or 84 hours in 4-week blocks
Your Expertise. Your Flexibility. Your Impact.
Are you a nurse who thrives on variety and new experiences? Join ChristianaCare’s Medical/Surgical Per Diem Team and showcase your skills in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Work alongside dedicated colleagues across multiple Medical and Surgical units, all committed to delivering exceptional care. This flexible role allows you to make an impact at both Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, Magnet®-recognized health system.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Exposure to 40+ units including Medical, Surgical, Step-Down, Progressive, and Transitional Care across Newark and Wilmington campuses.
Flexible self-scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
Competitive pay rates with shift and weekend differentials.
Work in Magnet Status hospital known for nursing excellence.
What to Expect
Pay rates are based on your monthly hour commitment (60 or 84 hours per 4-week block).
12-hour shifts available (day or night).
Initial training includes 10-day shifts during your first month for New Employee Orientation, Nursing Orientation, and unit training.
Requirements
BSN required or commitment to obtain within 3 years of hire (with relevant experience).
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience in an acute care setting.
BLS certification required.
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.
Are you ready to be part of an excellent team that is loved in the region and recognized nationally? Then join Christiana Care—a Striven® Health Analytics Top Hospital and a system that houses the only Level I Trauma center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Here, you will gain career-enhancing experiences collaborating with our multidisciplinary teams, who value and recognize your talents in providing patient-centered care for all of our patients. Team members work as part of our contingent workforce, providing care in our hospitals.
ChristianaCare Benefits
Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
We also provide tuition assistance for degree programs, and we offer to pre-pay for some nursing programs. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! We have two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.
Christiana Care Health System, a Magnet®-designated health care organization, is seeking hospital-based nurses to join our Operating Room Float Pool Team in Newark (Main OR and Surgery Center) and Wilmington, Delaware. Float Pool positions currently being offered are 72 hours per pay/Full Time Flex. Possible schedules are 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts on Day, and Evening shifts***Flexible self-scheduling***. Weekends as the need arises - a possibility of 24 hours of weekend hours in a month and some holidays. No On-Call is required.
Are you looking for an outstandingly exciting career in an outstanding health system? Christiana Care offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As a member of our Operating Room Float Pool Team, you will have the outstanding chance to create your schedule, allowing for a magnificent work-life balance. Join our conscientious team and help us efficiently implement patient-centered care strategies across multiple facilities.
The successful candidate should have the following:
BSN required or commitment to acquiring within three years of the date of hire
Current RN licensure required
Three years or more of Operating Room Registered Nurse Experience is REQUIRED.
CNOR certification is a plus.
At Christiana Care, we provide nurses with outstanding resources and benefits to support their careers. Our health system recognizes the crucial role nurses play in delivering high-quality care. Nursing is highly valued by our physicians and hospital management as a crucial component of our care continuum.
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.
Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track for both Newark and Wilmington Campuses!
The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:
Increase in competency
Reduction of error
Reduced self-reported stress
Increase in job satisfaction
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This exciting curriculum integrates:
Lecture and simulation education
Peer support
Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
Our medical and surgical nursing units at Newark and Wilmington campuses serve an adolescent/adult/geriatric population with a wide variety of complex diagnoses and surgical procedures. Nurses having successfully completed the residency will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The preceptor led program followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
What we have to offer to you:
- We are a 4x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!
- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
- We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials, tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.
- Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.
Currently, the following Medical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):
Medical Units
3A: STAR Unit
3B: Medical
3C: Medical Stepdown
4C: Medical Stepdown
5C: Medical Teaching
5D: Medical Stroke Overflow
6A: Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)
6B: Medical
3M/1M Observation (Wilmington)
6W: Rehab (Wilmington)
Currently, the following Surgical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):
Surgical Units
2C: Ortho Neuro Trauma
4B: Urology/Gyn
4D: Surgical
4W: Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)
Requirements:
Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)
BLS required
Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state
How to apply
In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.
Submit a cover letter for the Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
Please address your cover letters to either Cheryl Muffley (Medical) or Debbie Lykens (Surgical)
Resume
Transcript (unofficial)
Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
What to Expect After Application:
Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical references
Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators
Offers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed.
We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!
To be interviewed you must have completed:
One video on-demand interview through HireVue and have both clinical instructor references completed.
Spring 2026 Start Dates
March 2nd
March 16th
March 30th
April 13th
April 27th
Summer 2026 Start Dates
May 27th
June 8th
June 22nd
July 8th
July 20
August 3rd
August 17th
August 31st
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at .
It is important to note that the DE license process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.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.
