Bayhealth
Community hospital in Dover, DE
- $68k–$122k/yr posted pay across 13 roles
- Hiring rotating and nights
- New grads welcome on 4 roles
From 17 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
The short version
Bayhealth is central and southern Delaware's largest not-for-profit healthcare system, comprising Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus (Dover) and Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus (Milford), as well as a freestanding Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center in Milton.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 4 of 17 roles welcome new grads
- ER and PACU nurses: 9 of 17 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
Bayhealth offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including generous paid time off and paid holidays, matching 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans, health/dental/vision insurance, disability and life insurance options, on-site childcare, educational reimbursement, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
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The hard parts
Management rated relatively low at 3.0 out of 5 by RNs on Indeed
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Sense of belonging identified as an area for improvement by employees
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Culture rating of 3.2 out of 5 suggests room for improvement in workplace environment
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Dover, DE
Anchored by the historic Green and Silver Lake, Dover puts nurses at the center of Delaware’s capital and Bayhealth’s regional network. You get a short drive to Atlantic beaches alongside a cost of living about 2.5% below the national average, trading high-stress metro congestion for an easy-paced mid-Atlantic community.
Browse roles in Dover- Metro price level · Dover area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 97.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,344/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,199/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Bayhealth hire new grads?
4 of 17 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 16 roles with a stated shift, 10 are rotating shifts, 4 are night shifts and 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (6), PACU (3), ICU (2), OR (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Bayhealth, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Bayhealth
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day/ Evening; 4 shifts/week (9-hour) 5:30am - 8:00pm
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- 12-hour nights
Sources
- bayhealth.org
Employer website
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