ED Nurse Residency: Jumpstart Your RN Career

Jobtome; Perryville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week curriculum combining classroom instruction, simulations, and hands-on clinical training. Residents work alongside ED nurses to build knowledge, critical thinking, and confidence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will complete orientation, participate in structured residency meetings, and transition to a Staff Nurse role in one of ChristianaCare's EDs after graduation.

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 instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training.
• Work with experienced Emergency Department nurses to develop critical thinking and clinical skills.
• Assist in the transition from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
• Attend residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12.
• Upon completion, transition to a Staff Nurse role within ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week curriculum combining classroom instruction, simulations, and hands-on clinical training. Residents work alongside ED nurses to build knowledge, critical thinking, and confidence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will complete orientation, participate in structured residency meetings, and transition to a Staff Nurse role in one of ChristianaCare's EDs after graduation.