Emergency Department Nurse Residency | Start as an RN

ChristianaCare; Carneys Point Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students, new graduates, or novice RNs to begin July 19, 2027. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training to build competency and confidence in emergency care.

Residents receive mentoring and evidence-based practice education, with a planned transition to Staff Nurse within ChristianaCare’s EDs after successful completion. Deadline to apply is December 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Hold or obtain BLS certification.
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by start date.
• Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 26-week ER nurse residency with classroom and simulation-based learning and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Work alongside experienced emergency nurses to develop critical thinking, clinical skills and confidence.
• Support a structured transition from GN to Emergency Department RN with ongoing residency meetings (months 8, 10 and 12).
• Upon successful completion, transition to Staff Nurse in one of ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.

Skills

BLS certification

Flexible shifts

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

ChristianaCare’s Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students, new graduates, or novice RNs to begin July 19, 2027. The 26-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training to build competency and confidence in emergency care.

Residents receive mentoring and evidence-based practice education, with a planned transition to Staff Nurse within ChristianaCare’s EDs after successful completion. Deadline to apply is December 17, 2026.