JOB DETAILS
Registered Nurse (RN) – 6A Acute Care for Elderly (ACE)
FT - Night Shift (Hrs.: 7p-7a includes a 20% Shift Differential for entire
shift) Weekends & Holidays per the department guidelines
NEWARK, DE
External Candidates are eligible for a 20K Sign-on Bonus!
ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, DE, is looking for a dedicated and
compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) passionate about caring for the elderly to
join the 6A - Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit.
Unit Overview
6A is a dedicated medical unit that cares for patients facing a range of
challenging health conditions. The patient may arrive with serious surgical
issues, such as fractured hips, or they may be recovering from a stroke. Other
common conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), back
pain, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In addition to these immediate
medical concerns, many patients may also have underlying issues like dementia,
which adds complexity to their care and requires a compassionate, comprehensive
approach from the medical team.
Our nurses care for five medical patients during each shift and collaborate with
an interdisciplinary team, which includes a unit-based Nurse Practitioner,
attending and consulting physicians, pharmacy staff, physical therapists, and
other support personnel.
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
* Shift differentials & Weekend differentials
* Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access
to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, 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!
Education & Requirements:
* DE RN License or a Compact Nursing License is required.
* A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
* Candidates with an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) must obtain a BSN
within three years of the hire date.
* All registered nurses (RNs) must have one year of experience in an inpatient
hospital setting.
* A demonstrated passion for working with older adults is essential.
* Gerontology Certification preferred.
* BLS required.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05
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
Oct 31, 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/
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