Emergency Department Nurse Residency: Kickstart Your RN

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

Job summary

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare is a 26-week, comprehensive training path combining classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in the ED. Residents work alongside experienced emergency nurses to build critical thinking and rapid decision-making under supervision.

Successful completion transitions you to a Staff Nurse role in one of 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 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

• Complete the 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program with classroom, simulation, and clinical training.
• Work in the ED under mentorship to develop proficiency and transition to an RN role.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program before June 2027

BLS certification

Job description

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare is a 26-week, comprehensive training path combining classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in the ED. Residents work alongside experienced emergency nurses to build critical thinking and rapid decision-making under supervision.

Successful completion transitions you to a Staff Nurse role in one of ChristianaCare's EDs.