Nurse Residency Summer 2027- Operating Room Track

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 26-week training program designed to prepare new graduate nurses for a rewarding career in perioperative nursing. As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience. During the residency, participants will develop a strong foundation in principles of perioperative nursing, surgical procedures and patient care, operating room workflows and safety standards, sterile technique and infection prevention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking and clinical decision-making. The program includes a blend of classroom instruction, simulation-based education, hands-on clinical experiences, preceptor-led orientation, and skills validation and competency assessments. Residents are paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors who provide individualized guidance and mentorship throughout the program. Classes and simulation experiences are conducted on ChristianaCare's Christiana Campus, including training within the Virtual Education and Simulation Training Center. Clinical orientation takes place within the Operating Rooms at both Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital. Following orientation, residents continue their professional development through residency sessions during months 8, 10, and 12.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027.
• 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 and a minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Develop a strong foundation in principles of perioperative nursing.
• Learn surgical procedures and patient care.
• Understand operating room workflows and safety standards.
• Practice sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree