ChristianaCare·Wilmington, Delaware
The PACU RN provides independent peri-anesthetic management for a diverse surgical and procedural patient population. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, observing anesthesia effects, and performing post-operative tasks such as administering medication.
Job Details PACU RN II Full-time- 80 hours bi-weekly Predominantly Day/ Evening shift - can be 8s, 9s or 10 hours - no 12-hour shifts at this time.
Staggered start times.
With on-call responsibility, some weekends and holidays rotation per department guidelines.
Wilmington, Delaware Are you seeking a Registered Nurse II role with an outstanding team and organization?
Well, you found it.
Wilmington Hospital PACU team environment is a home away from home.
A team that cares about quality and works together in unison and harmony to build a superb outcome.
Would you like to be part of this?
The Registered Nurse selected for this position will rotate through the perioperative phases of care that comprise the Prep & Holding/ Phase II, Discharge, and PACU.
The PACU RN is responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a diverse multifaceted surgical and procedural population. Provides comprehensive care for surgical patients who may also have underlying medical and emotional problems. Observing patients for the effects of anesthesia Supervising and recording patient vital signs Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings
BSN requires; or commitment to obtaining within three years of the date of hire. Current RN licensure BLS required. ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire. Required to have at least 2 years of experience in one of the following areas: Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS to qualify. ChristianaCare Benefits Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, a financial mentor, an on-site gym facility, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! We also provide tuition assistance for degree programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! We offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan. About Christiana Care: Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), 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. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit guiding health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is crafting the future of healthcare 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 Aug 24, 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/
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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