Registered Nurse - Center for Advanced Joint Replacement

Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN) - Midnights - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Center for Advanced Joint Replacement | Wilmington Hospital

Join a highly specialized team dedicated to helping patients regain mobility and improve quality of life following orthopedic and surgical procedures.

The Center for Advanced Joint Replacement is a 30-bed inpatient surgical unit located at Wilmington Hospital. Our team specializes in the care of patients recovering from elective surgeries, including total knee and hip replacements, bariatric procedures, and select ENT and plastic surgeries.

We are seeking a compassionate, customer-focused Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Successful candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a team-first mindset.

Why Join ChristianaCare?

• Four-time Magnet® recognized health system
• Collaborative, patient-centered work environment
• Professional growth opportunities through our Clinical Ladder Program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive compensation including shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting your health, well-being, and financial future

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-operative surgical patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on recovery, mobility, and post-discharge care
• Deliver exceptional service while promoting a positive patient experience

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Candidates without a BSN must obtain the degree within three years of hire in accordance with organizational requirements.)

Schedule: This is an overnight (Midnights) schedule of 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Weekend and holidays per hospital practice. We are currently offering a $20,000 Sign-On bonus for those committing 2 years on the 7p - 7:30 a.m. schedule.

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37This 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 visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/