Emergency Dept Nurse Residency: Launch Your RN Career

ChristianaCare; California; On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is recruiting for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for the Summer 2027 cohort. The program blends classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training to bridge GN to ED RN. Start date is July 19, 2027, with a December 17, 2026 application deadline.

Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program by June 2027 (BSN preferred), hold BLS, have <12 months RN experience, and possess Delaware or Compact RN licensure prior to start. Upon completion, residents become Staff Nurses in ChristianaCare EDs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program by 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program with classroom, simulation, and hands-on training.
• Work alongside experienced emergency nurses to develop clinical knowledge, skills, and critical thinking.
• Attend residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12 and transition to Staff Nurse upon completion.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is recruiting for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for the Summer 2027 cohort. The program blends classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training to bridge GN to ED RN. Start date is July 19, 2027, with a December 17, 2026 application deadline.

Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program by June 2027 (BSN preferred), hold BLS, have <12 months RN experience, and possess Delaware or Compact RN licensure prior to start. Upon completion, residents become Staff Nurses in ChristianaCare EDs.