Registered Nurse; RN - Night Shift Medical Stepdown

Job Details

Are you ready to learn new skills? This is your chance to sharpen and grow your skills while getting to know our patients, who appreciate the knowledge and skills that you bring to the table!

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to work 36 hours per week on the Night Shift (7 p‑7 a) at our Christiana Hospital on this unit. Weekend and holidays are per the department guidelines.

The 3C Medical Unit Stepdown recently received the AACN Beacon Award for Excellence:
Silver . The Beacon Award recognizes exemplary caregivers who set standards for excellence in patient care and use evidence‑based information to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

As a member of our team, you will deliver holistic patient care that is patient and family centered, ensuring comfort and positive outcomes by providing education on medications and disease processes. You will closely monitor patients and manage any emergencies that may arise, assisting in managing a 4-5 patient assignment. You will see a range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, COPD, acute renal failure, GI bleed, DKA, sepsis, and many others.

3C nurses are highly skilled in caring for acutely ill and complex patients, proficient in telemetry monitoring, non‑ventilator dependent trach collar and high‑flow nasal cannula management, wound care, and more.

• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with an interdisciplinary team and peers
• A positive outlook and willingness to embrace change
• Compassionate and dedicated caregivers

• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
• 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
• 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 discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and more!

• BSN required.
• ADNs candidates may be considered with a commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire, provided they have relevant experience.
• Qualified applicants will have at least one year of experience. Acute care or sub‑acute care experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 – $66.05. This range represents Christiana Care’s good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual salary will depend on individual factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. We consider 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 26, 2026

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..