From 2 postings · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would be nursing inside Delaware’s correctional system under VitalCore, even though the postings say VitalCare Medical Practice.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
Weekday evening, night, and weekend differentials add $3.50–$6.00 an hour on top of base for RNs at the Delaware correctional sites.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comFull-time RN benefits list medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401K match, PTO, nine paid holidays, life and disability coverage, and an annual incentive bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou get a required 3–6 weeks of onsite training before you carry a full load at Howard R. Young in Wilmington.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training (RN Wilmington/Howard R. Young)
VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Full-time, part-time, and PRN; day, evening, night shifts; weekday and weekend differentials listed for DE correctional RN roles
VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Full-time RNs: medical, dental, vision, HSA, dependent care FSA, life, STD/LTD, identity theft, pet insurance, EAP, 401K match, PTO, nine holidays, annual incentive bonus; plus published evening/night/weekend differentials.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated annual salary range for RN in Wilmington DE (Howard R. Young Correctional Institution)
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated annual salary range for Statewide Director of Nursing RN in Dover DE
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$4.25
Weekday Mon-Fri evening 3p-11pm shift differential for RNs at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution / DE VitalCore sites
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$5.75
Weekday Mon-Fri night 11p-7:30a shift differential for RNs
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$3.50
Weekend Sat/Sun day shift differential for RNs
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$4.50
Weekend Sat/Sun evening shift differential for RNs
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$6.00
Weekend Sat/Sun night shift differential for RNs
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Annual incentive bonus for eligible full-time RN/LPN positions
As of 2026
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The units
Correctional Health - Baylor Women's Correctional Institution
RN openings for full-time day, night, and PRN at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle, DE under VitalCore.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedCorrectional Health - Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
RN openings day, night, and PRN at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, DE; onsite training 3-6 weeks required.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comCorrectional Health - Statewide Nursing Leadership (Dover Regional Office)
Statewide Director of Nursing oversees nursing ops, clinical quality, and compliance across DE correctional healthcare facilities.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
The hard parts
Postings go up under VitalCare Medical Practice, but the work is VitalCore correctional healthcare inside secure facilities, with no home-office option and a mandatory 3–6 weeks onsite before you are fully oriented.
Sources
Work is inside secure correctional facilities, not a traditional hospital floor
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
No home-office option for RN or Statewide DON roles
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
Must be available onsite for 3–6 weeks of training before full orientation ends
Employer research, Jul 28, 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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Want to work here?
The hiring team at VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- talents.vaia.com/companies/vitalcare-medical-practice/wilmington/registered-nurse-rn-93106422
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/vitalcare-medical-practice/dover/statewide-director-of-nursing-registered-nurse-91601027
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
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