Emergency Department Nurse Residency: Launch Your RN Career

Jobtome; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week residency blends classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical training, pairing residents with experienced ED nurses to build competency and confidence in a fast-paced ED setting.

Participants progress from GN to ED RN, with structured meetings in months 8, 10, and 12, and transition to Staff Nurse upon completion.

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: days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program with classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training.
• Work alongside experienced ED nurses to develop clinical knowledge, skills, and critical thinking for fast-paced care.
• Transition from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department Registered Nurse upon program completion.
• Engage in ongoing residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 and commit to a two-year employment term with ChristianaCare.

Skills

Clinical nursing

New RN

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week residency blends classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical training, pairing residents with experienced ED nurses to build competency and confidence in a fast-paced ED setting.

Participants progress from GN to ED RN, with structured meetings in months 8, 10, and 12, and transition to Staff Nurse upon completion.