Nurse Residency Spring 2027- Operating Room Track

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This program is for Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates, and new RNs applying for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program starting Spring 2027. The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Research shows that new nurses completing an accredited residency program experience increased competency, reduced errors, decreased stress, and higher job satisfaction. This program supports registered nurses with under one year of experience through a specialized track. The curriculum includes lecture, simulation, peer support, and preceptor-led clinical experiences focused on critical thinking, evidence-based practice, collaboration, communication, quality, safety, and professional development. Nurse Residents will learn the fundamentals of surgery and the surgical patient experience. The 26-week program involves simulation, didactic, and clinical experience with experienced perioperative preceptors. Classes and simulation are held at the Christiana Campus, with clinical orientation in the Christiana Hospital or Wilmington Hospital Operating Room. Following the 26-week program, residency meetings will continue at months 8, 10, and 12 to support professional growth. Nurse residents must pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in Delaware (or a compact state) before starting. A commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, with 15 months on the unit of hire, is required upon hire. Failure to meet this commitment will result in a $10,000 charge.

Requirements

• Graduating from accredited nursing school before March 2027
• BLS required
• Eligible for Delaware license as a Registered Nurse or Compact RN license
• Pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position.
• Submit a cover letter for the Operating Room Nurse Residency expressing interest in this specific program/specialty, addressed to Karen Brady.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit a Transcript (unofficial).
• Complete required tasks (SkillSurvey and Hey Milo) before August 25th.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn the foundations and principles of surgery and of the patients’ surgical experience.
• Participate in lecture and simulation education.
• Engage in peer support activities.
• Complete preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
• Complete competencies each clinical week.
• Attend continued residency meetings at months 8, 10, and 12.
• Work at ChristianaCare for a minimum of 15 months on the unit of hire as part of a two-year commitment.

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement
• an employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level