Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Observation - Day Shift

Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Observation Unit FT Day Shift - (Hours: 7a -7p) Weekend & Holidays - per the department's guidelines. Wilmington, DE ChristianaCare is excited to announce the opening of a new Medical Observation Unit at Wilmington Hospital. We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team in a full-time day shift position from 7 AM to 7 PM. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays in accordance with department guidelines. Unit Information: The 3 Medical Observation Unit (3MOU) is an 8-bed unit dedicated to the care of adult medical patients admitted under observation status. Common diagnoses include ruling out stroke, syncope, and chest pain—conditions necessitating further evaluation and testing beyond the Emergency Department. Key details about the unit: - Dynamic, fast-paced environment with high patient turnover. - Average length of stay typically between 12-32 hours. - Patients requiring inpatient care will be transitioned to the appropriate inpatient unit. - Opportunities for cross-training on 3 West, Wilmington Hospital’s 9-bed cardiac care unit, which focuses on short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. This role offers a diverse and enriching clinical experience for team members. ChristianaCare Offers: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions. Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out. 12-week paid parental leave. Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and significant discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! Education & Experience Requirements: DE RN license or Compact RN license. BSN preferred or the commitment to obtaining a BSN within 3 years date of hire. All applicants must have two years of RN experience. Acute care or sub-acute care experience is preferred. BLS required. ChristianaCare Offers: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions. Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out. 12-week paid parental leave. Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and significant discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! Education & Experience Requirements: DE RN license or Compact RN license. BSN preferred or the commitment to obtaining a BSN within 3 years date of hire. All applicants must have two years of RN experience. Acute care or sub-acute care experience is preferred. BLS required. 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.

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