Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Night Shift - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP)
About The Position
ChristianaCare is recruiting a weekend Registered Nurse for its newly renovated 1W Medical Observation Unit at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The Weekender Incentive Program (WIP) schedule requires working three of four weekends in a four-week schedule, on Saturday and Sunday, during hours set by departmental guidelines. The posting lists the hours as 7:00 PM–7:30 PM. WIP positions offer a special rate of pay and full benefits except Paid Time Off (PTO), and require four weeks' notice of resignation. The unit cares for adult medical patients admitted under observation status, including patients being evaluated for conditions such as stroke, syncope, and chest pain. It is a fast-paced setting with high patient turnover and a typical length of stay of 12–32 hours. Patients requiring inpatient care are transferred to an appropriate inpatient unit. Team members also have the opportunity to cross-train on 3 West, a cardiac care unit for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses.
Requirements
- Active Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- BLS certification.
- WIP employees must provide four weeks' notice of resignation.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred, or commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical patients admitted under observation status.
- Work three of four weekends in each four-week schedule, on Saturday and Sunday, according to departmental scheduling guidelines.
- Potentially cross-train on 3 West, which cares for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses.
Benefits
- Special rate of pay and full benefits under the Weekender Incentive Program, except for Paid Time Off (PTO).
- 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 listed; WIP positions exclude PTO).
- 12-week paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work/life benefits including care.com membership, backup dependent care services, retirement planning services, a financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and vendor discounts.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
