From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
ChristianaCare is a private not-for-profit regional health care system headquartered in Newark, Delaware, led by CEO Janice Nevin.
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Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Newark
Nursing here
The hard parts
Some roles require weekend and holiday commitments with 12-hour day/midnight shift rotations
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High-acuity patient populations in critical care settings can demand intense clinical workload
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Full-time scheduling in certain units involves bi-weekly shift structures that may limit flexibility
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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 Newark, DE
Newark balances college-town pulse with quiet retreats. Grab post-shift pints on the patio at Deer Park Tavern along Main Street, or recharge on White Clay Creek State Park's shaded dirt trails. Brief hospital commutes via I-95 and leafy escapes in Pike Creek or the Newark Historic District offer nurses an easy, grounded lifestyle.
Browse roles in Newark- State price level · Delaware
- about the national average
- State index 99.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,654/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $76,912/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Christiana Care Health Systems hire new grads?
3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
CCU (1), discharge lounge (1), home health (1) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Christiana Care Health Systems, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Christiana Care Health Systems
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts include: 9am - 5 pm or 11 am - 7 pm)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Critical Care
Newark, DE
$41–$66/hr
- RN
- 12-hour 12 hour
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Floating required
Sources
- christianacare.org
Employer website
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