Patient Care RN Jobs in Delaware
Patient Care RN jobs in Delaware are open across Dover, Milford, and Wilmington and other Delaware metros, with employers like Bayhealth, Fresenius Medical Care, and BAYADA Home Health Care hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits 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: Variable
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
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support
- Experience: None required/new graduates.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor Degree, Nursing
- Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
- Experience: Experience in relevant specialty.
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: Variable
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
- Credential(s): Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support
- Experience: None required/new graduates.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor Degree, Nursing
- Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable.
- Experience: Experience in relevant specialty.
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Where Delaware roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care RN Job Market in Delaware
A snapshot from current Delaware openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bayhealth128
- Fresenius Medical Care19
- BAYADA Home Health Care15
- ChristianaCare3
- Complete Care at Brackenville2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services171
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Insurance1
- Medical Devices1
What Delaware Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Delaware.
- 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
Patient Care RN Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient care RN jobs are there in Delaware?
There are 171+ patient care RN openings in Delaware on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Dover, Milford, and Wilmington. New positions post regularly as employers across Delaware hire.
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 Delaware cities have the most patient care RN jobs?
Dover, Milford, and Wilmington have the most patient care RN openings in Delaware right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient care RNs in Delaware?
Employers hiring patient care RNs in Delaware include Bayhealth, Fresenius Medical Care, and BAYADA Home Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient care RN jobs in Delaware?
Yes. About 0% of patient care RN openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Delaware metros.
How do I apply for patient care RN jobs in Delaware?
You can apply to patient care RN jobs in Delaware directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Delaware location, then apply to each one that fits.
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