Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track Fall 2026

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is designed for Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates, and new RNs with under one year of experience. Research indicates that accredited residency programs enhance competency, reduce errors, lower stress, and increase job satisfaction for new nurses. The curriculum integrates lecture and simulation education, peer support, and up to 16 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences focused on critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, quality and safety, and professional development. Nurse residents will train on intermediate or transitional level step-down units and participate in follow-up residency meetings for a year to foster professional growth. Upon completion, participants will have a strong foundation for nursing practice, caring for medically complex patients outside the ICU. Nurse residents must pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in Delaware (or a compact state) before starting. A two-year commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare is required, with a minimum of 15 months on the unit of hire. Failure to meet this commitment will result in a $10,000 charge.

Requirements

Graduating from 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 or RN license 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.
Pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position.
Sign a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare upon hire.
Complete a two-year commitment with the requirement to remain on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months.
Complete one audio on-demand interview through Hey Milo.
Have both clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Complete preceptor-led training on intermediate or transitional level step-down units.
Participate in continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12.
Develop critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
Provide a higher level of care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit.
Work all shifts (day, evening, and overnight), including weekends and holidays, based on unit staffing and operational needs.
Upload cover letter and transcripts in PDF format to the 'My Experience' section of the application.
Submit a cover letter expressing interest in the Progressive Care Nurse Residency program.
Complete one audio on-demand interview through Hey Milo.
Have both clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.
Rank preferred specialties and/or units after completing assessments.
Attend interviews if selected.
Make a decision within 24 hours of receiving an offer.