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Job Details Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Fellowship Full Time | 72 hours/pay Night shifts (Hours: 7PM - 7AM) Weekend & Holiday commitment On-Call rotation Newark, DE Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Have you dreamed of becoming a Labor & Delivery Nurse but need the training and support to get started? Join ChristianaCare’s Labor & Delivery team and gain hands-on experience, specialized education, and mentorship needed to build a rewarding career caring for mothers and newborns.
Grow your skills, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact while being supported every step of the way. About the Us: We support over 6,300 births annually and we aim to serve our community as partners in their care with love and excellence. As an RN at ChristianaCare, you will practice with a standard of nursing excellence by providing optimal outcomes for safe delivery of care for our Labor and Delivery patients and families.
About the Fellowship: This is a paid fellowship track designed to prepare RNs with at least 15 months of Acute Care experience for a successful transition into Labor & Delivery (L&D). You will have the opportunity to train in the following areas for this position: Labor & Delivery, High Risk OB, OB Peri-Op, and Antenatal. The track includes: Didactic Training: Classroom sessions led by an experienced L&D educator Orientation Modules via Learning Space Curriculum covering: Intro into Maternity High Risk series focusing on hypertensive disorders/preterm labor, sepsis/placenta disorders/OB hemorrhage, DKA/insulin gtt/diabetes.
Basic Fetal Monitoring Basic Obstetric Emergencies (OBERT) POEP Modules (Perinatal Orientation & Education Program) Introduction to OR & Surginet Training Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness Hands-On Clinical Training: Rotations through the Labor & Delivery spaces including: L&D, Pre/Post, Circulating, OB High Risk and Antenatal. You will also complete shifts with the Baby Nurse in the department. Simulation-based training for emergency scenarios IV insertion, cervical exams and medication administration Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned Labor & Delivery nurses Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to function independently in all areas of Labor & Delivery.
Note : This opportunity is only open to experienced RNs . New graduates will not be considered. Shift
Includes weekends and holidays, responsibilities per department guidelines Rotating day and night shifts -OR- Straight night shift On-call obligation
BSN required, or commitment to obtain within 3 years of start date Minimum 15 months of experience in an Acute Care setting required Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery department
BLS – Required prior to employment ACLS – Will obtain during orientation NRP – Will obtain during orientation What We Offer: ChristianaCare provides a robust benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1 Tuition assistance and pre-paid options for select nursing programs 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans Care.com membership with backup care services Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!
About ChristianaCare Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, 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.
It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system, Magnet Designated and continually ranked by U. S.
News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. Hourly
$42.11 - $67.37 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 Nov 13, 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/
About the role
As an RN at ChristianaCare, you will practice with a standard of nursing excellence by providing optimal outcomes for safe delivery of care for our Labor and Delivery patients and families.