Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track 2026 (Wilmington & Newark) Fall 2026

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's are invited to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track for both Newark and Wilmington Campuses. This program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Research indicates that new nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program experience increased competency, reduced errors, decreased self-reported stress, and higher job satisfaction. We are committed to supporting registered nurses with under one year of experience through this specialty track. The curriculum integrates lecture and simulation education, peer support, and up to 16 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences designed to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development. Our medical and surgical nursing units serve an adolescent/adult/geriatric population with diverse complex diagnoses and surgical procedures. Successful completion builds a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The program includes continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further professional development. Nurse residents must pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting. A commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, with 15 months on the unit of hire, is required. Failure to meet this commitment will result in a $10,000 charge.

Requirements

Graduating from accredited registered 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 or multi-state RN from a compact state
Must be willing and able to work all shifts (day, evening, and overnight), including weekends and holidays, during and after the residency program, based on unit staffing and operational needs.
Upload cover letter and transcripts in PDF format.
Submit a cover letter for the Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency expressing interest.
Address cover letters to either Cheryl Muffley (Medical) or Debbie Lykens (Surgical).
Provide Resume.
Provide Transcript (unofficial).
Complete one audio on-demand interview through Hey Milo.
Have Two clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Participate in lecture and simulation education.
Engage in peer support activities.
Complete up to 16 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences.
Foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
Work on medical and surgical nursing units serving an adolescent/adult/geriatric population.
Attend residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12.
Pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting.
Sign a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, with 15 months on the unit of hire.