Emergency Dept Nurse Residency: Launch Your RN Career

ChristianaCare; Elsmere (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students and new graduates to begin July 19, 2027, in a 26-week, accredited program that blends classroom learning, simulation, and hands-on clinical experience.

You will work alongside experienced emergency nurses, develop critical thinking, and prepare to transition to a Staff Nurse at one of ChristianaCare's EDs after successful completion. Delaware RN licensure and NCLEX prerequisites apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate from 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

• Complete the 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program with classroom and simulation-based learning.
• Work side-by-side with experienced ED nurses and develop critical thinking for a fast-paced ED.
• Transition from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department Registered Nurse after orientation.
• Participate in ongoing residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12.

Skills

BLS certification

Flexible shifts

Delaware RN license/Compact

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare's Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program invites senior nursing students and new graduates to begin July 19, 2027, in a 26-week, accredited program that blends classroom learning, simulation, and hands-on clinical experience.

You will work alongside experienced emergency nurses, develop critical thinking, and prepare to transition to a Staff Nurse at one of ChristianaCare's EDs after successful completion. Delaware RN licensure and NCLEX prerequisites apply.