Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

About the role

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for its general pediatrics stepdown unit in Wilmington, Delaware. This position is full-time, 72 hours biweekly, 12-hour rotating shifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery.
• Care for patients with acute and end stage renal disease and those needing intermediate level of nursing care due to tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs.
• Manage special equipment such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, BiPap respirators, oxygen delivery methods, PCA & epidural pumps, wound vacutainers, ventilators, and specialty beds.
• Provide care using nursing competencies including chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate's degree must be completed within three years.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Eligible for or have current Delaware nursing license.
• Have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Professional and dedicated nurses passionate about pediatrics.
• BSN preferred; Associate's degree must be completed within three years.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Eligible for or have current Delaware nursing license.
• Have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex patient care situations.
• Proficiency with specialized nursing equipment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Nemours offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

The pay rate is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.