Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit - Night Shift - 20K Sign-on Bonus

ChristianaCare Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 6B Medical Unit, a 40-bed inpatient acute and chronic medical care unit. This is a full-time night shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a 20% shift differential applied to the entire shift. External candidates are eligible for a 20,000 dollar sign-on bonus.

Clinical Setting

The 6B Medical Unit provides acute and chronic medical services to adult patients aged 18 years and above. The unit manages a variety of diagnoses and conditions including pneumonia, syncope, diabetes management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and altered mental status. Patients are admitted from the emergency department, ICU, step-down units, home, and doctors' offices. Patient conditions range from good to fair.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using a relationship-based care model that fosters connections with patients, families, and colleagues
• Care for 5-6 patients per shift
• Implement nursing care guided by organizational values of love and excellence
• Collaborate with the charge nurse on daily patient assignments based on diagnosis, condition, acuity, age, developmental level, and staff qualifications

Schedule

• Night shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekends and holidays per department guidelines
• Location: Newark, Delaware

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Delaware or a Compact State
• At least three years of medical-surgical experience in a hospital setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or commitment to acquiring a BSN within three years of hire date

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, and climb as required by the practice area.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements.

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: 42.11 to 67.37 dollars
• 20% shift differential for night shift
• 20,000 dollar sign-on bonus for external candidates

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Two retirement planning options, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and cash-out opportunities
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Annual care.com membership
• Backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
• Retirement planning services and financial mentoring
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets