Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This 12-month Nurse Residency Program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, is designed to support graduate nurses with under a year of experience. The program integrates educational components with up to 18 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences on medical, surgical, and step-down units at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. The Float Pool supports 40 nursing units with diverse diagnoses. Upon completion, nurses will have a strong foundation for practice in fast-paced environments, with training including ACLS, dysrhythmia training, and step-down competencies. An employment agreement is required upon completion of the training program. The program includes continued residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12 for professional development. Nurse residents must pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in Delaware prior to starting. A commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, with a minimum of 15 months on the unit of hire, is required.

Requirements

Graduating from an accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred).
BLS required.
Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program.
Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse.
Must pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position.
Must sign a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, remaining on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care on medical, surgical, and step-down units.
Float between Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals on various units.
Participate in ACLS, dysrhythmia training, and step-down competency training.
Engage in independent practice supplemented with professional development courses.
Attend continued residency meetings for professional development.