Registered Nurse; RN - Heart Failure

Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart Failure Unit (5E), full‑time, day/midnight rotating (7A‑7P & 7P‑7A).

Hours:

72hours/pay. Weekend and holiday coverage required.

Location:

Newark, DE.

The Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital is a 36‑bed specialized post‑critical care complex cardiac unit providing high‑acuity care to patients with complex heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs. Within the unit, 12 beds are designated for post‑operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patient population requiring advanced clinical expertise and specialized nursing competencies. As a Registered Nurse on 5E, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients who may have chest tubes, surgical drains, large‑bore central venous catheters, and external cardiac pacing wires.

RNs are responsible for advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and early detection of changes in patient condition.

• Advanced assessment of patients with complex heart failure and post‑operative cardiac needs.
• Continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
• Medication administration.
• Patient education.
• Early detection of changes in patient condition.

• BSN preferred; BSN to be obtained within three years of hire required.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse required.
• Previous step‑down experience preferred.
• Previous critical care experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware.

Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more. 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. Work/life benefits: annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors.

Hourly pay range: $41.28 – $66.05. Pay rate represents Christiana Care’s best estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual salary will depend on skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

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.

June 26, 2026