Patient Care RN Jobs in Delaware
Patient Care RN jobs in Delaware concentrate in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient health systems, with steady demand from entry-level positions through senior clinical roles. Most hiring activity clusters in Wilmington, Newark, and Dover, where established systems like ChristianaCare, Bayhealth Medical Center, and Nemours Children's Health maintain large nursing workforces. Critical care, med-surg, and pediatric nursing are consistently the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency 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: Nights
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a 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:
1. Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
2. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
4. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
5. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
6. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
7. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
8. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate
9. Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
10. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
11. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
12. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
13. Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
14. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
15. Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
16. Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
17. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing-
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse RN
Basic Life Support BLS
*ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe *Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview
- Experience: Acute care RN experience strongly preferred
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing BSN-
Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable. -
- Experience: Cardiac Critical Care RN experience
To view a full list of all open position 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, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency 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: Nights
SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY
General Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a 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:
1. Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting.
2. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record.
4. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans.
5. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration.
6. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable.
7. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate.
8. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate
9. Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
10. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions.
11. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care.
12. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff
13. Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity.
14. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation)
15. Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation)
16. Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care.
17. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing-
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse RN
Basic Life Support BLS
*ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe *Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview
- Experience: Acute care RN experience strongly preferred
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing BSN-
Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable. -
- Experience: Cardiac Critical Care RN experience
To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
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The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware RN license or a multistate compact license recognized in Delaware
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required before patient contact begins
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously in a fast-paced unit
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Patient Care RN Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care rn in Delaware?
You become a patient care rn in Delaware by completing an accredited nursing program, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Delaware Board of Nursing. Delaware participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already licensed in another compact state can work in Delaware without obtaining a separate state license.
How much do patient care RNs make in Delaware?
Patient care RNs in Delaware earn a median of about $99,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,340 for the lowest 10% to over $123,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire patient care rns in Delaware?
Companies currently hiring patient care rns in Delaware include Bayhealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Delaware's relatively compact healthcare market means a handful of large regional systems account for the majority of openings across the state.
Which Delaware cities have the most patient care rn jobs?
Dover, Milford, and Smyrna have the most patient care rn openings in Delaware. Wilmington leads because it is home to ChristianaCare's flagship hospital campus and several specialty care facilities, while Newark and Dover support large volumes of openings through university-affiliated health services and Bayhealth's regional network serving central and southern Delaware.
Are there remote patient care rn jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they're rare. Hands-on patient care is inherently on-site, so most patient care rn roles require physical presence on a unit or in a clinic. About 0% of patient care rn openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic triage rather than direct bedside nursing.
How can I get hired as a patient care rn in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency program. ChristianaCare and Bayhealth Medical Center both run structured nurse residency programs designed for RNs without prior hospital experience, typically placing new graduates in med-surg or telemetry units before specialization. Completing a clinical rotation at a Delaware facility during nursing school strengthens your application considerably. Holding a current Delaware RN license and BLS certification before you apply removes common early-screening barriers.
Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings across hospitals, health systems, and outpatient facilities. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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