Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Care Elderly - Night Shift - 20K Sign-on Bonus

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 View email address on aiapply.co, 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 - $66.05This 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.

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