Surgical Intensive Care Team, NP/PA

Job Details ChristianaCare is currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our team in the Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC).  The 22-bed SCCC cares for complex post-surgical patients and traumatically injured patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, penetrating injuries, ruptured abdominal aneurysms, septic shock and hemorrhagic shock.

In this role, the selected candidate will actively lead and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, medically manage and care for patients through utilization of approved protocols and procedures and design individualized management plans in collaboration with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care professionals for the surgical critical care patient. 

Why ChristianaCare? ·         Continuing Education Time and Allowance

·         Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave

·         Opportunities for Career Growth

·         403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

·         Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Requirements: Master’s degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant 

Acute Care NP license required.

License or license eligible in state of Delaware.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an adult critical care setting preferred.

Experience in the management of diverse surgical and trauma critical care scenarios preferred.

ACLS and BLS certification required.

PALS and Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred.

Annual Compensation Range $122,903.00 - $154,147.00

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 Jun 26, 2027

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  

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