ChristianaCare·Wilmington, Delaware
Provide specialized nursing care for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses in a 9-bed unit. Responsibilities include managing patient turnover and potentially cross-training in medical observation units.
Job details: Registered nurse (Rn) 3w cardiac care unit
Ft night shift (Hours: 7p-7a) weekends & holidays per the department guidelines
3 West is a 9-bed cardiac care unit at Wilmington Hospital. 3 West focuses on the care of short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses, offering staff a diverse and enriching clinical experience. Team members on 3W can cross-train on:
· 1W Medical Observation Unit. 1W (10 beds) are newly constructed Medical Observation units that provide care for adult medical patients admitted from the Emergency Department under Observation status. Common diagnoses include (but are not limited to) syncope, chest pain and ruling out stroke – conditions that need work-up beyond what’s provided in the ED but may not require a traditional inpatient hospital stay.
· 3M Medical Observation Unit.
3MOU an 8-bed unit dedicated to the care of adult medical patients admitted under observation status.
Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to, ruling out stroke, syncope, and chest pain—conditions that require further evaluation and testing beyond the Emergency Department.
As an observation-only unit, 3MOU offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment characterized by high patient turnover.
The average length of stay typically falls between 12-32 hours.
Patients who require inpatient care will be transitioned from 3MOU to the appropriate inpatient unit.
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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 care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and significant discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
$41.28 - $66.05
This 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: Aug 31, 2026
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Market context
Delaware healthcare employers commonly seek experienced cardiac RNs for night-shift coverage, especially in hospital settings that need reliable monitoring and rapid response. This role is competitive because it requires a DE or Compact RN license, BLS, and at least two years of RN experience, with a BSN preferred or required within three years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your night-shift fit and highlight cardiac care experience in your application.
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