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Registered Nurse – Critical Care Transport -Pre‑Hospital Services

Join one of the nation’s most innovative and respected health systems. At ChristianaCare, our mission is simple: to improve health outcomes and deliver high‑quality care where and when our communities need it most. With three hospitals, more than 1,200 beds, and a comprehensive network of outpatient and specialty services, we serve patients across northern Delaware and the surrounding region. We are home to Delaware’s only Level I Trauma Center and only high‑risk delivering hospital offering Level III NICU care.

Now, we’re looking for an exceptional Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse to join our elite Pre‑Hospital Services team—supporting more than 5,000 transports each year across Ground and Air operations. This role primarily supports the CareNet Ground Transport team with the opportunity to cross‑train with our LifeNet Flight team.


If you’re seeking challenge, autonomy, and the chance to make a profound impact during critical moments—this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Be part of an advanced, highly skilled critical care transport team delivering lifesaving care beyond the walls of the hospital.

  • Work with a nationally recognized program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services (CAMTS).

  • Enjoy competitive compensation, excellent health benefits, 403(b) with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and paid parental leave.

  • Exceptional training, continuous professional development, and specialty certification support.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-level critical care during interfacility and emergency transports.

  • Collaborate closely with Flight and Ground team partners during high‑acuity situations.

  • Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care in dynamic, fast‑moving environments.

  • Participate in ongoing education, skill development, and cross‑training opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Current Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.

  • BSN required or must obtain within 3 years of hire.

  • Preferred but not required upon hire (may be completed during orientation):

    • TNCC, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

    • NALS and PHRN offered during training

  • Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN) required within 2 years.

  • Critical care experience required (ICU, Stepdown, CCU, ED, PICU, NICU, or Flight).

  • EMS experience strongly preferred.

Schedule

  • Full‑time, flex (72 hours per pay period)

  • Rotating shifts

  • Weekend and holiday requirements

If you’re ready to elevate your nursing career and make a difference when it matters most, we’d love to meet you.


Join ChristianaCare—and contribute to lifesaving care for our community every day.

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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Company: ChristianaCare

Location: Newark, DE

Posted: May 25, 2026

Category: Nursing