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Emergency Department Nurse Manager – Wilmington Hospital

ChristianaCare – Wilmington, DE

A trusted Wilmington landmark since 1890, Wilmington Hospital is a fully modernized, 321‑bed, 622,100‑square‑foot facility delivering ChristianaCare’s nationally recognized, high‑quality care in the heart of the city. Our hospital features aero‑medical transport capabilities, a helipad, and a high‑performing 37- bed Emergency Department with a Level III Trauma Center and participation in the Delaware Trauma System.

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse Manager to provide 24/7 leadership, clinical excellence, and operational oversight for our ED nursing team.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off and a 403(b) with defined contribution
• A four-time Magnet®-designated organization
• A leadership opportunity with direct impact on patient care and the Wilmington community
• Supportive leadership culture committed to professional governance and nursing autonomy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department.
• Ensure excellence in clinical care delivery and compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Champion a relationship-based care model that fosters nursing autonomy and professional growth.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and PTO allocation to ensure optimal coverage and cost‑effective position control.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and evaluate ED nursing staff; support ongoing technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Wilmington Chief Nursing Officer to plan, develop, and manage the department budget.
• Model and reinforce ChristianaCare’s values, leadership expectations, and culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master’s degree
  (Master’s in Nursing or other relevant field accepted).
• At least 5 years of clinical and leadership experience, preferably in Emergency Services.
• Professional specialty certification required; Nurse Executive Certification preferred.
• Strong communication, team‑building, and decision‑making abilities.

Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60This 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

Apr 20, 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/