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ChristianaCare, Union Hospital, a 103-bed facility located in Elkton, Maryland, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence in the treatment and prevention of disease. An award-winning, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to our neighbors, families, and friends.


HIGHLIGHTS 
Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.

Robust Benefits Package

Come Join Our Team! ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is committed to ensuring our patients have the highest quality of care. 

We are currently hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work 36 hours per week on the Night shift for our Surgical Specialty unit. Typical shift is 7p -7a with Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department.

The Surgical Specialty Unit utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, context-dependent patient and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice, which explicitly delineates those duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, position, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently. The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is individually responsible and accountable for maintaining competency as evidenced by integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment. Failure to demonstrate competent nursing practice may result in dismissal. 


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-  Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. (Assessment)

-  Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnoses or the relevant issues. (Diagnosis)

-  Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. (Outcomes Identification)

-  Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the expected outcomes. (Planning)

-  Implements the identified plan of care and coordinates care delivery. (Implementation) o Safely administers medication and other treatments as ordered by providers.

-  Provides or delegates nursing interventions in response to the patient’s medical and nursing diagnoses.

-  Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient and family’s emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.

-  Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment. (Health Teaching and Health Promotion)

-  Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes and revises the plan of care accordingly. (Evaluation)

-  Practices ethically.

-  Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

-  Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

-  Contributes to quality nursing practice

-  Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

-  Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

-  Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

-  Evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.

-  Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

-  Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.


REQUIREMENTS:
-  BSN preferred

-  Commitment to acquiring BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.

-  At least one year med/surg experience as a RN.

-  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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Company: ChristianaCare

Location: Elkton, MD

Posted: June 6, 2026

Category: Nursing