Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights
About the role
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid‑Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department. This is a full‑time night shift position (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with every third weekend and rotating holidays. The Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma, 27‑bed unit serving Wilmington and Northern New Castle County, and is the first and only Geriatric‑certified Emergency Department in Delaware.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Assist emergent patients and document care using the Emergency Room nursing tool.
- Identify patient needs based on objective data and follow through with appropriate documentation.
- Implement appropriate nursing actions for each identified patient.
- Make decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
- Discuss planned patient care and expected outcomes with patients and/or family members, documenting the conversation.
- Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
- ASN required; BSN preferred, from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware.
- Previous Emergency Room and/or Acute Care experience required.
- BLS and ACLS certification required; must obtain PALS certification within 6 months of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective first day of hire)
- Retirement savings program
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free parking
- Additional comprehensive benefits
Our commitment is rooted in our mission and core values: we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.