Emergency Department Nurse Residency — Launch Your RN Career

ChristianaCare; Deepwater (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students, new grads, and RNs to join the Summer 2027 cohort. The program blends classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in a fast-paced ED setting.

Participants work with experienced ED nurses, complete orientation, and attend residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12, with a transition to Staff Nurse upon completion at Newark, Wilmington, or Middletown 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 a 26-week program with classroom instruction, simulation and hands-on clinical training.
• Work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses to develop critical thinking.
• Transition from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN after orientation and attend residency meetings.
• Upon completion, transition to Staff Nurse in one of ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.

Skills

BLS certified

Education

BSN preferred

Graduation from accredited nursing program before June 2027

Job description

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students, new grads, and RNs to join the Summer 2027 cohort. The program blends classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training in a fast-paced ED setting.

Participants work with experienced ED nurses, complete orientation, and attend residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12, with a transition to Staff Nurse upon completion at Newark, Wilmington, or Middletown EDs.