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Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem 84 Operating Room

ChristianaCare logoChristianaCare$56.00/hrNewark, DEPart timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night

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Medicare gives Christiana Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Delaware's hospitals average 3.0). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Delaware hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Job Details

Registered Nurse II - Operating Room Per Diem

Day/Evening shifts - 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours shifts

You may sign up for 84-hour commitments in 4-week block.

Do you thrive on diversity and new experiences in your career?

Demonstrate your expertise and abilities in a collaborative and supportive environment where you can work alongside colleagues from various Operating Rooms, all committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care in a diligent organization. ChristianaCare is actively seeking Registered Nurses for our Operating Room/Perioperative Per Diem Team. We are looking for individuals who are adaptable and ready to work at both Christiana Hospital, Christiana Surgery Center, and Wilmington Hospitals as required for operational needs.

Highlights

Our per diem registered nurses serve in various operating rooms at both the Newark and Wilmington campuses.

Wilmington Hospital and Christiana Hospital have achieved Magnet Status!

Enjoy flexible self-scheduling!

We provide competitive pay rates, including shift and weekend differentials.

ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well as an A for its dedication to price transparency. Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best?

What to Expect

Pay rates are based upon the amount of hours you commit to on a monthly basis. You may sign up for 84-hour commitments in 4 weeks blocks. Available shifts will be 12-hour shifts.

Require to commit to 10 shifts of day shift training the first month to attend New Employee Orientation, Nursing Orientation, and training.

Requirements

BSN required or commitment to acquiring within three years of the date of hire

Current RN licensure required

Three years or more of Operating Room Registered Nurse Experience is REQUIRED.

CNOR certification is a plus.

Christiana Care offers remarkable resources and outstanding benefits to support our nurses and their careers. As one of the area’s most respected health systems, we know just how significant the nurse’s role is in maintaining the level of quality care we’re known for. Nursing is a centerpiece of the care continuum, valued by physicians and hospital management.

About Christiana Care

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit guiding health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is crafting the future of healthcare

$56.00 hourly

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Dec 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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ChristianaCare is a health system with three hospitals (more than 1,200 (source: ChristianaCare, About Us) beds), 13,784 (source: ChristianaCare, Who We Are) caregivers (2023) and outpatient services across northern Delaware and the surrounding area. Sources: ChristianaCare, Who We Are; ChristianaCare, About Us

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