Emergency Department Nurse Residency: Launch Your ED Career

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites graduating nurses and new RNs to join a structured 26-week training track designed to bridge GN to ED RN. You’ll learn through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences alongside experienced ED nurses.

The program culminates with a transition to Staff Nurse in an ED department, and offers mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to grow within ChristianaCare's three ED campuses.

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

• Complete a 26-week ED residency with classroom, simulation, and clinical training.
• Work alongside experienced ED nurses to develop hands-on clinical skills.
• Progress GN to ED RN with orientation and residency meetings at months 8, 10 and 12.
• Transition to Staff Nurse in an ED department after program completion.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

BLS certification

Shift flexibility

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date

Job description

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites graduating nurses and new RNs to join a structured 26-week training track designed to bridge GN to ED RN. You’ll learn through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences alongside experienced ED nurses.

The program culminates with a transition to Staff Nurse in an ED department, and offers mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to grow within ChristianaCare's three ED campuses.