Job Details
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.

Post End Date
Jun 26, 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/