ER Nurse Residency: Kickstart Your Career

ChristianaCare; Landenberg (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students and new graduates to begin July 19, 2027 in a comprehensive 26-week training track. Participants gain classroom instruction, simulation, and mentored clinical experience, advancing from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN with ongoing development through months 8, 10, and 12.

Upon completion, residents transition to a Staff Nurse role in one of ChristianaCare's EDs, with a starting pay rate

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Hold or obtain 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 and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete 26-week ED nurse residency with classroom, simulation, and clinical training.
• Work with experienced ED nurses to develop knowledge, skills and critical thinking.
• Participate in residency meetings during months 8, 10 and 12.
• Transition to Staff Nurse after successful program completion.
• Commit to two years employment and minimum 15 months on the original unit.

Skills

BLS certification

Delaware RN license

Compact State RN license

Shift flexibility

Accredited nursing program graduate

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare invites senior nursing students and new graduates to begin July 19, 2027 in a comprehensive 26-week training track. Participants gain classroom instruction, simulation, and mentored clinical experience, advancing from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN with ongoing development through months 8, 10, and 12.

Upon completion, residents transition to a Staff Nurse role in one of ChristianaCare's EDs, with a starting pay rate