ChristianaCare·Newark, Delaware
Provide specialized nursing care for cardiovascular stepdown patients, including those recovering from cardiac cath, angioplasty, and vascular surgeries. Ensure optimal patient outcomes through continual learning and adherence to effective care systems.
Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Stepdown Full Time Flex - 72 hours/pay Rotating Shifts | Hours: 7AM - 7PM & 7PM - 7AM Weekends & Holidays per department guidelines Newark, DE The Cardiovascular Stepdown unit will give RN's experience with the following patient types: cardiac cath, angioplasty, cardiac dysrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and vascular surgical patients including femoral-popliteal bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid enterectomy, and carotid stents.
Our Cardiovascular Stepdown unit has earned a silver-level Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses!
This award recognizes how we demonstrate continual learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care.
You can read more here.
Education & Experience Requirements: BSN required or commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of the date of hire Two years of cardiac stepdown nursing experience required BLS required; ACLS preferred Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware 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 events, movie tickets and much more!
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 cardiac stepdown nursing experience. Must hold a Delaware RN license and BLS certification, with ACLS preferred.
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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