Critical Care Float Pool - Nursing Fellowship- Overnight

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

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About The Position

ChristianaCare’s ICU Float Fellowship is an immersive 24–26 week program for experienced Registered Nurses seeking to transition into critical care nursing. The program combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical experiences, mentorship, and hands-on training alongside experienced ICU nurses. Fellows rotate through Neuro Critical Care, Complex Surgical Critical Care, Complex Cardiovascular Critical Care, the Complex Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Wilmington Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care, Step-Down, and Transitional Care Units. After successful completion, participants join ChristianaCare’s ICU Float Pool, providing support across multiple specialty care areas. Participants must commit to approximately two years of service in ChristianaCare’s ICU Float Pool after completing the program. New graduate nurses are not eligible. The listed hourly pay range is $42.11–$67.37; actual compensation depends on individual factors such as skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse seeking to transition into critical care nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience required.
• New graduate nurses are not eligible.
• Submit a cover letter describing readiness and interest in advancing a nursing career through the fellowship.
• Provide two professional references: one peer reference and one leadership reference from a unit where the candidate has frequently worked.
• Submit a 1–2 page clinical exemplar describing patient advocacy for a clinically critical patient and the positive impact on the patient’s care outcome.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom instruction and clinical experiences during the 24–26 week fellowship.
• Rotate through ChristianaCare’s specialized critical care environments.
• Work alongside experienced ICU nurses and receive education and mentorship from critical care clinicians.
• After successful completion, provide critical support across multiple specialty care areas as a member of the ICU Float Pool.
• Commit to approximately two years of service in the ICU Float Pool following successful completion.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Education and mentorship from experienced critical care clinicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level