State of Delaware
Hiring nurses in Delaware, DE
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 6 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources
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The short version
The State of Delaware employs nursing professionals through its Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), offering positions across various state healthcare facilities and programs.
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 6 roles welcome new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 6 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
The State of Delaware offers a benefits package through its Department of Human Resources (details available at dhr.delaware.gov/benefits). Specific benefits for nursing positions include recruitment incentives ($10,000 for RNs and advanced nursing roles, $7,500 for LPNs, $5,000 for CNAs) and a referral bonus program ($1,000 per successful referral for DHSS employees).
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The hard parts
Recruitment incentives are only available to new employees to the State of Delaware, limiting benefit for current staff seeking role changes
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Some positions are exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System, potentially reducing job security protections for those roles
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Casual/Seasonal positions may offer limited hours (e.g., one posted role at 29.75 hours per week), which may not provide full-time employment security
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Significant recruitment incentives may indicate ongoing workforce shortages or difficulty attracting nursing talent
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does State of Delaware hire new grads?
2 of 6 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 6 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Government administration (2) and geriatric (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of Delaware, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of Delaware
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed · reported
- LPN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
Want to work here?
The hiring team at State of Delaware sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- delaware.gov
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