ED Nurse Residency: 26-Week Clinical Jumpstart

ChristianaCare; Delaware City (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware is offering the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for new grads, with a July 19, 2027 start. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training under experienced ED nurses, designed to transition GN to ED RN.

Upon completion, residents transition to Staff Nurse in one of ChristianaCare's EDs. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including BSN preferred, BLS, Delaware RN license or compact license, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and simulation-based education.
• Engage in peer support and mentoring.
• Complete preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Develop critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate across disciplines and communicate with leadership.

Skills

BLS certification

Willing to work all shifts

RN with <12 months experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware is offering the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for new grads, with a July 19, 2027 start. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training under experienced ED nurses, designed to transition GN to ED RN.

Upon completion, residents transition to Staff Nurse in one of ChristianaCare's EDs. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including BSN preferred, BLS, Delaware RN license or compact license, and