Emergency Department Nurse Residency: Launch RN Career

ChristianaCare; West Grove (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students, recent graduates, or new RNs to join the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for Summer 2027.

The 26-week program blends classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on ED practice, mentoring, and structured progression from GN to ED RN, with successful graduates advancing to Staff Nurse roles at ChristianaCare campuses in Newark, Wilmington, or Middletown.

Qualifications

• Must 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 a Compact State RN license before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 26-week residency with classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical training.
• Work alongside experienced ED nurses to develop competencies.
• Progress from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN with structured mentorship and meetings.
• Upon completion, transition to Staff Nurse within ChristianaCare EDs.

Skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

ED environment experience

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students, recent graduates, or new RNs to join the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for Summer 2027.

The 26-week program blends classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on ED practice, mentoring, and structured progression from GN to ED RN, with successful graduates advancing to Staff Nurse roles at ChristianaCare campuses in Newark, Wilmington, or Middletown.