Emergency Department Nurse Residency: 26-Week Program

ChristianaCare; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students, recent graduates, and new RNs to begin July 19, 2027. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in our ED across three locations.

Participants will work alongside experienced ED nurses, transition from GN to ED RN, and attend 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.
• Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date.
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date.

Responsibilities

• 26-week program with classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training.
• Residents work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses while developing knowledge, skills, and critical thinking.
• Designed to transition from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department Registered Nurse, with residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12.
• Upon completion, transition into a Staff Nurse role within one of ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.

Education

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students, recent graduates, and new RNs to begin July 19, 2027. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in our ED across three locations.

Participants will work alongside experienced ED nurses, transition from GN to ED RN, and attend residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12.