Emergency Department Nurse Residency - July 2027 Cohort

ChristianaCare; Arden (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering a 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program designed to transition graduates and new RNs to Emergency Department practice. Residents will learn through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, mentored by experienced ED nurses, with structured meetings after orientation.

Upon program completion, residents transition to Staff Nurse roles across ChristianaCare's EDs.

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, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and simulation-based education.
• Peer support and mentoring.
• Preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Evidence-based practice training.
• Critical thinking development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communication and leadership development and quality and patient safety education.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering a 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program designed to transition graduates and new RNs to Emergency Department practice. Residents will learn through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, mentored by experienced ED nurses, with structured meetings after orientation.

Upon program completion, residents transition to Staff Nurse roles across ChristianaCare's EDs.