Registered Nurse; RN - Adult Care Elderly; ACE - Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) - 6A Acute Care for Elderly (ACE)

Day Shift (

Hours:

7 a.m.

- 7 p.m.) or Night Shift (7p-7a), weekends, and holidays, as per department guidelines.

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Hospital is currently seeking caring and committed Registered Nurses (RNs) to become part of the 6A ACE Unit at Newark Hospital.

We have positions available for 12-hour shifts, with options for a Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM) or Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM).

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.

• 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 , 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!

• 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 Christiana Care'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 the 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.

Jun 30, 2026

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