ED Nurse Residency: Accelerate to Emergency RN

ChristianaCare; Kemblesville (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week program beginning July 19, 2027. Open to senior nursing students, recent grads, or new RNs, with a strong pathway from GN to ED RN and orientation-supported progression.

Residents work alongside experienced ED nurses, receiving classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical training across three ChristianaCare ED locations.

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: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and simulation-based education.
• Engage in preceptor-led clinical experiences and mentorship.
• Develop critical thinking and evidence-based practice in a high-acuity ED setting.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Graduate from accredited nursing program before June 2027

Job description

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week program beginning July 19, 2027. Open to senior nursing students, recent grads, or new RNs, with a strong pathway from GN to ED RN and orientation-supported progression.

Residents work alongside experienced ED nurses, receiving classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical training across three ChristianaCare ED locations.