Patient Care RN Jobs
Patient Care RN jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation, and home health settings, from new-grad to senior and charge nurse levels, with specializations in med-surg, telemetry, and critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 72 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures, and nursing philosophy.
Responsibilities:
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Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
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Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
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Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
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Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
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Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
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Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
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Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
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Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
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Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
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Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
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Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
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Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity.
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Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
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Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
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Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
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All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
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Education: Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
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Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support. ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe. Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview.
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Experience: Required: None Required.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
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Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing.
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Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
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Experience: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty.
To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 72 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures, and nursing philosophy.
Responsibilities:
-
Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
-
Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
-
Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
-
Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
-
Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
-
Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
-
Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
-
Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate.
-
Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
-
Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
-
Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
-
Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
-
Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity.
-
Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
-
Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
-
Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
-
All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
-
Education: Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
-
Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support. ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe. Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview.
-
Experience: Required: None Required.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
-
Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing.
-
Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
-
Experience: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty.
To view a full list of all open positions at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care815
- BAYADA Home Health Care344
- McLaren Health Care142
- Bayhealth129
- Trinity Health94
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3,314
- Education78
- Consulting & Professional Services55
- Non-Profit & Social Services40
- Insurance39
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire
- Associate degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- ACLS certification required for telemetry, ICU, or step-down unit roles
Tips for Your Patient Care RN Job Search
Tailor your resume to each unit
Hospitals screen for unit-specific keywords like telemetry monitoring, central line care, or fall prevention protocols. Pull the exact clinical language from the job posting and mirror it in your experience bullets, not your objective statement.
List every active certification you hold
Patient care rn postings frequently require BLS, ACLS, or unit-specific credentials like NIHSS or TNCC. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters and ATS systems find them without scanning your full work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient care rn openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by shift type before you apply
Night, rotating, and weekend-only shifts often close faster and face less competition than day shifts. If you're open to those schedules, prioritize them in your search and say so explicitly in your cover letter to stand out from applicants who don't address availability.
Prepare for a two-stage clinical interview
Most hospital systems run a behavioral screen followed by a unit manager conversation covering clinical judgment scenarios. Practice STAR-format answers for patient deterioration, conflict with a physician, and prioritizing multiple high-acuity patients, since all three come up routinely.
Negotiate start date and shift differential separately
Base pay is often fixed by pay band, but start date, shift differential, and sign-on bonus are frequently negotiable. After receiving an offer, ask specifically about differential rates for nights and weekends and whether the sign-on bonus has a repayment clause tied to tenure.
Patient Care RN Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient care rns?
The companies hiring the most patient care rns right now include Fresenius Medical Care, BAYADA Home Health Care, and McLaren Health Care, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many patient care rn jobs are remote?
About 3% of patient care rn openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most professional roles given the hands-on nature of bedside care. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work include case management, utilization review, and telephonic triage, where direct patient contact is not required.
How do you become a patient care rn?
You become a patient care rn by completing an accredited nursing program, either an associate degree in nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. After licensure, most entry-level hospital positions require or strongly prefer completing a structured nurse residency or new-grad program, which provides supervised clinical rotations across units before independent assignment.
Can you get hired as a patient care rn with little experience?
Yes, new graduate patient care rns are hired regularly through new-grad residency programs that most large hospital systems run on a cohort basis throughout the year. Strengthening your application without experience means emphasizing clinical rotation hours, any CNA or patient care technician work, BLS and ACLS certifications, and a cover letter that names the specific unit you're applying to and why it matches your clinical training.
What does the patient care rn interview process look like?
The patient care rn interview process typically runs in two stages: an initial screen with a nurse recruiter or HR representative focused on your background and availability, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the unit manager covering clinical scenarios and behavioral questions. Some systems add a brief skills assessment or require documentation review before extending an offer, and the full process from application to offer commonly takes two to four weeks.
Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs?
You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that fit your specialty, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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