Nurse Residency Summer 2027: Critical Care Pathway

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Pathway Nurse Residency Track is designed to prepare new graduate nurses for successful careers in intensive care nursing through a structured, progressive learning experience. Residents begin with 5 to 6 weeks of intensive preceptor-led training on a stepdown unit, supported by mentorship from the Critical Care Nurse Residency Coordinator. This foundational experience focuses on developing clinical excellence, time management, prioritization skills, critical thinking, and professional confidence. Following stepdown training, residents transition into their ICU placement and complete up to 18 additional weeks of specialty critical care orientation within their unit of hire. The residency includes up to 26 weeks of preceptor-led clinical training, followed by ongoing residency seminars throughout the first year of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date.
• Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date.
• Be willing and able to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Successfully pass the NCLEX.
• Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure.
• Sign a commitment agreement requiring two years of employment with ChristianaCare.
• Complete a minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Critical care clinical rotations.
• Shadowing or observational experience in critical care environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intensive preceptor-led training on a stepdown unit.
• Transition into ICU placement and complete specialty critical care orientation.
• Attend ongoing residency seminars throughout the first year of practice.
• Successfully pass the NCLEX.
• Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure.
• Fulfill a two-year employment commitment with ChristianaCare.
• Complete a minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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