ED Nurse Residency: Summer 2027 Cohort

ChristianaCare; Warwick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 26-week training that combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training. Residents work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses, developing knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to thrive in a fast-paced ED environment.

This program guides GN to ED RN with ongoing residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12.

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

• Classroom and simulation-based education
• Peer support and mentoring
• Preceptor-led clinical experiences
• Evidence-based practice training
• Critical thinking development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Communication and leadership development
• Quality and patient safety education
• Professional growth opportunities

Skills

RN experience <12 months

Shift flexibility

Willing to work all shifts

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare’s Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 26-week training that combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training. Residents work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses, developing knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to thrive in a fast-paced ED environment.

This program guides GN to ED RN with ongoing residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12.