ChristianaCare Pediatrics joins the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) affiliate network beginning Spring 2026! Please reach out to our recruitment team to hear more about this exciting news and the opportunities our affiliation brings.

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Neonatal Experience to work in our newly designed, state of the art, private-room Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located within the new Center for Women's & Children's Health at our Newark Campus and our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our affiliate hospital in Dover, Delaware.

As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will become a member of our collaborative team compromising of neonatologists, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, nurses, residents, fellows and ancillary team members who are dedicated to the care of neonates and their families. The ideal candidate will function as an advanced practice provider who directs the medical management of infants in various setting including the delivery room, intensive care unit and transport team.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance
Six weeks+ of Paid Time Off
12 weeks paid protected parental leave
Opportunities for Career Growth
403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Requirements:

Licensure or license eligible for Delaware Registered Nurse and Advanced practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing.
Licensure or license eligible for Maryland Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Maryland Board of Nursing
License or license eligible as a Physician Assistant in the state of Delaware
License or license eligible as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and have NCCPA Certification
BLS required
NRP certification required

ChristianaCare TM is the state of Delaware's only tertiary care center for high-risk pregnancies and has over 6300 deliveries per year. We are proud to have 6 couplet suites located in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that are solely dedicated to the care of both the mother and neonate.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I 95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

Annual Compensation Range $128,152.00 - $160,508.00

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.

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About ChristianaCare

Christiana Care is growing and seeks physicians of all disciplines, from primary care through specialty and leadership positions. We also have tremendous opportunities for physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. We offer you: Inspiring, fast-paced, team-based practice environments; Epic EMRs and innovative medical technologies and treatments; Accessible leaders who listen to, value and appreciate you; Colleagues who’ve trained at other nationally respected medical centers; Support for your ideas, opinions and contributions. It’s the best of nationally recognized academic and community-based medicine, with you at the center. Bring us your passion for care and clinical excellence as well as your desire to make a difference. We’ll provide you with a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits, continuing education and recognition programs, and much more. Find your new job right now.

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