Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Night Shift - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP)
About The Position
ChristianaCare – Wilmington Hospital is recruiting a Weekend Registered Nurse for its newly renovated 1W Medical Observation Unit in Wilmington, Delaware. The position is part of the Weekender Incentive Program (WIP), with a special rate of pay and full benefits except for paid time off. Employees must work three of four weekends in a four-week schedule and follow one of the department’s established weekend scheduling options. The stated weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM, per department guidelines. The observation unit cares for adult medical patients admitted under observation status, including patients being evaluated for conditions such as possible stroke, syncope, and chest pain. It is a fast-paced setting with high patient turnover and typical stays of 12–32 hours; patients needing inpatient care are transferred to an appropriate inpatient unit. Team members may also have the opportunity to cross-train on Wilmington Hospital’s 3 West cardiac care unit, which cares for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. Applicants must hold a Delaware RN license or a Compact RN license, have at least two years of RN experience, and hold BLS certification. A BSN is preferred, or the candidate must commit to obtaining one within three years of hire. Acute or sub-acute care experience is preferred. Employees in WIP positions are required to provide four weeks’ notice of resignation.
Requirements
- Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- BLS certification.
- BSN preferred, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
- WIP employees must provide four weeks’ notice of resignation.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience.
- BSN.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical patients admitted for observation and further evaluation or testing.
- Work three of four weekends in each four-week schedule in accordance with department scheduling guidelines.
- Follow established weekend scheduling options for the department.
- Potentially cross-train on 3 West, a cardiac care unit for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses.
Benefits
- Special rate of pay through the Weekender Incentive Program.
- Full benefits through WIP, except paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- Paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out (general benefits offering; WIP excludes PTO).
- 12-week paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
