Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Telemetry - Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) – 5W Medical Telemetry

Night Shift –

Hours:

7p – 7a. Weekend & holidays per department guidelines.

Location:

Wilmington, DE.

The 5 West Medical Telemetry Unit at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital is a 28-bed unit that provides adult and geriatric inpatient and observational care on a 24‑hour basis. The unit is designed to accommodate patients who need medical‑surgical nursing care and testing.

The scope of services on 5 West Medical encompasses a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to stroke, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, cellulitis, substance use disorder, and psychiatric diagnoses. Conditions of patients cared for in this area can be described as fair, good, or guarded. The patient population includes adult and geriatric patients aged 18‑105.

Patients are received, admitted, and transferred from the Emergency Department, Step‑Down Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and direct admissions from the community and provider offices.

• The charge nurse makes daily assignments considering diagnosis, condition, acuity, age, developmental level, and staff qualifications.
• 5:1 nurse to patient ratio; RNs & PCTs on the floor.
• RNs hired to 5W will cross‑train to 4N Medical Stepdown.
• 8‑12‑week orientation, depending on experience; new grads will be in the residency.
• Develop critical thinking and time‑management skills in a family and team atmosphere.

• Full 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.
• Incredible work‑life benefits including annual membership to , backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and more.

• Delaware RN License or Compact Nursing License.
• BSN preferred or commitment to obtaining BSN within 3 years of hire date.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg) unit within a hospital setting.
• 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 specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. Its staff reflects its community, and it 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:
Aug 31, 2026.

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