Emergency Department Nurse Residency — Launch Your RN Career

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware is launching the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week curriculum blending classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training for new graduates and nursing students.

Participants work alongside experienced emergency nurses, progressing from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN, with orientation support and structured meetings through month 12, leading to staff nurse placement.

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

• The 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training.
• Residents work alongside experienced emergency nurses to develop knowledge, skills, and critical thinking for a fast-paced ED.
• Designed to transition Graduate Nurses to Emergency Department RNs with orientation and residency meetings through months 8, 10, and 12.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware is launching the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week curriculum blending classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training for new graduates and nursing students.

Participants work alongside experienced emergency nurses, progressing from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN, with orientation support and structured meetings through month 12, leading to staff nurse placement.