Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Med/Surg

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Registered Nurse II – Med/Surg Per Diem

Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
Commitment Options: 60 or 84 hours in 4-week blocks

Your Expertise. Your Flexibility. Your Impact.
Are you a nurse who thrives on variety and new experiences? Join ChristianaCare’s Medical/Surgical Per Diem Team and showcase your skills in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Work alongside dedicated colleagues across multiple Medical and Surgical units, all committed to delivering exceptional care. This flexible role allows you to make an impact at both Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, Magnet®-recognized health system.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Exposure to 40+ units including Medical, Surgical, Step-Down, Progressive, and Transitional Care across Newark and Wilmington campuses.
Flexible self-scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
Competitive pay rates with shift and weekend differentials.
Work in Magnet Status hospital known for nursing excellence.

What to Expect

Pay rates are based on your monthly hour commitment (60 or 84 hours per 4-week block).
12-hour shifts available (day or night).
Initial training includes 10-day shifts during your first month for New Employee Orientation, Nursing Orientation, and unit training.

Requirements

BSN required or commitment to obtain within 3 years of hire (with relevant experience).
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience in an acute care setting.
BLS certification required.

PD60 =$54/hr & PD84 =$56/hr

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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