ChristianaCare·Newark, Delaware
Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care to mothers, newborns, and families within the Labor & Delivery unit. Ensure optimal clinical outcomes and a supportive birth experience through specialized nursing excellence.
Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Full Time - 72 hours/pay 12-hour Night Shift (Hours: 7PM - 7AM) Weekend & Holiday commitment On-Call rotation Newark, DE ChristianaCare is seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team at our Newark Campus. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise through cross-training in multiple specialty areas, including: Labor & Delivery High-Risk Obstetrics (OB) OB Peri-Operative Services Antenatal Care After establishing yourself within Labor & Delivery, you may also have the opportunity to further develop your skills in our OBGYN Emergency. At ChristianaCare, we proudly support over 6,500 births each year. We are committed to serving our community as trusted partners in care; delivering every experience with compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.
As an RN on our team, you will uphold a standard of nursing excellence by providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care to mothers, newborns, and their families.
You will play a vital role in ensuring optimal outcomes and creating a supportive, empowering birth experience.
Education and Experience Requirements: BSN required or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire Two years of Acute Care RN experience required Experience as a RN in inpatient Women's & Children's, PACU, or Emergency Dept areas strongly preferred Delaware RN licensure or multistate RN licensure that is eligible in the state of Delaware required.
BLS certification required.
ChristianaCare Offers: 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 care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting About ChristianaCare Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.
ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.
It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT.
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system, Magnet Designated and continually ranked by U.S.
News & World Report as a Best Hospital.
With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Hourly Pay Range: $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 Jul 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 https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Requires a BSN (or commitment to obtain one) and at least two years of Acute Care RN experience. Must hold a valid Delaware or multistate RN license and BLS certification.
Market context
In Delaware, nursing roles with ICU experience are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can step into high-acuity care with minimal onboarding. Pediatric or cardiac experience and bilingual skills can strengthen an application, while benefits like paid parental leave, PTO, and disability coverage may help a role stand out. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you time on research; review the full posting and confirm your BLS status and ICU background before applying.
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