ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a highly motivated and skilled Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our Cardiovascular Critical Care Complex (Medical).

Responsibilities in the unit include admitting and managing multiple critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, fellows, and residents. The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable working in a high acuity, fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy. It is preferred that candidate have at least 1 year of critical care experience, but new graduates will be considered. Formal individualized onboarding and orientation will be provided.

Why ChristianaCare?

Competitive compensation
Generous premium for those working in dedicated off-shift role (*premium pay determined by market conditions, position, and full vs partial)
Yearly incentive plan with payout of up to 5% of base salary
Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
$2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
Health, dental and vision benefits
403b and Defined Contribution Plans
Fully paid malpractice insurance
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Physician Assistant must be a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and have NCCPA Certification
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required
Preferred minimum of 1-year critical care experience, will consider new graduates
License or license eligible for the State of Delaware
Prescriptive authority and controlled substance license for state of Delaware
Federal DEA
ACLS certification

Annual Compensation Range $122,903.00 - $154,147.00This 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 25, 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/

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