Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Night Shift - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP)

Christiana Care Health Services•Wilmington, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its 1W Medical Observation Unit at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a Weekender Incentive Program (WIP) role. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM, subject to department guidelines, and requires working three of four weekends in each four-week schedule. The program provides a special rate of pay and full benefits except paid time off. WIP employees are required to provide four weeks’ notice of resignation. The posting describes an 8-bed medical observation unit caring for adult medical patients admitted under observation status. Common diagnoses include suspected stroke, syncope, and chest pain requiring further evaluation or testing beyond the Emergency Department. The unit has high patient turnover, with a typical stay of 12–32 hours; patients needing inpatient care are transitioned to an appropriate inpatient unit. Team members may also have the opportunity to cross-train on 3 West, a 9-bed cardiac care unit for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. The role requires a Delaware or Compact RN license, BLS, and at least two years of RN experience. A BSN is preferred, or the commitment to obtain one within three years of hire. Acute or sub-acute care experience is preferred. The listed hourly pay range is $33.43–$53.48; actual pay depends on individual skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
At least two years of RN experience.
BLS certification required.
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.

Benefits

Special rate of pay through the Weekender Incentive Program.
Full benefits except paid time off for WIP positions.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out (general benefits information; WIP positions exclude PTO).
12-week paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Annual 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, movie tickets, and other vendors.
Employee assistance program.