| Progressive Care/ Stepdown Registered Nurse Opportunities Are you interested in driving healthcare forward? Some of the best hospital care available in the United States is right here in Delaware! ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet(r) recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report! 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 Our Transitional Medical - Pulmonary Stepdown Unit has Nursing Opportunities Available ~ apply now and see what possibilities are out there for you. We are currently seeking Progressive Care/ Stepdown Registered Nurses to join our teams. Shift Requirements: Typical shift will be during the hours of Midnight/Day shift. Shift length will be a combination 12 hour and 8 hour shifts. Weekends, Holidays and On Call shifts - per the department guidelines. Responsibilities In this role you will work closely with the interdisciplinary team including nursing, case management, social work, pharmacy, hospitalists, and consultants such as Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Cardiologists, and Infectious Disease. You will utilize your critical thinking and clinical expertise to assess, plan, and deliver individualized care to high acuity medical/pulmonary patients. You will see a range of diagnoses including ventilator dependent respiratory failure, COPD, Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure, GI Bleed, DKA, Sepsis, and many others. TMU nurses are highly skilled in complex patients and procedures, and are skilled in ventilator management, trach care, suctioning, and wound care. We deliver holistic patient care that is patient and family centered, ensure patient comfort, and provide education related to medications and disease process. In addition, you will closely monitor patients and manage emergencies. Once stabilized, you will assist with the transition of patients to the appropriate level of care. General Requirements: -
BSN Preferred -
Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience. -
Qualified applicants will have at least two years' acute care experience. Stepdown or Critical Care experience preferred. -
BLS required -
ACLS preferred - must get within 6 months. -
Specialty certification preferred (PCCN, CCRN, RN-BC) Qualities & Experience We are Looking For Excellent communication & problem solving skills Ability to work effectively and professionally with an interdisciplinary team A positive outlook and willingness to embrace change | 
