Nurse Manager - CDU - Clinical Decision Unit / SSU -Surgical Specialty Unit - Union Hospital (Maryland)
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Are you an experienced Nurse Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional care, a commitment to clinical excellence, and a reputation for collaboration and leadership? If so, ChristianaCare invites you to explore an exciting opportunity to join our team.
Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager to work at our Union Hospital in the CDU - Clinical Decision Unit and SSU - Surgical Specialty Unit.
What We’re Looking For:
We seek a dynamic Nurse Manager who brings:
Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting
A collaborative spirit and team-oriented mindset
A strong foundation in cardiac care and post-operative patient management
A drive to foster excellence in patient outcomes and staff development
Education & Requirements:
Current nursing licensure in the State of Maryland or compact state required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Completed BSN and Master’s degree or alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree and Masters of Science in Nursing.
5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience required.
Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required.
Nurse Executive certification preferred.
BLS and ACLS certifications 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 roll-over 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 coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60
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: Elkton, MD
Posted: May 23, 2026
Category: Management/Executive