Graduate Nurse

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Newark Campus invites graduating students and new RN graduates to the Nurse Residency Open House for the Labor and Delivery program starting Spring 2027. The 26-week residency blends classroom and hands-on experiences across Labor & Delivery, PeriOp, OB High Risk and Antenatal, with preceptor-led clinicals to build competency and confidence.

Upon successful completion, participants are hired as staff nurses in the Labor and Delivery unit.

Qualifications

• Graduating from accredited nursing school before March 2027 (BSN Preferred).
• Delaware or Compact State RN licensure required before starting.
• BLS certification required for nursing practice.
• Less than 12 months experience from program start date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured Nurse Residency with preceptor-led experiences.
• Rotate through Labor & Delivery, PeriOp, OB High Risk and Antenatal areas.
• Complete curriculum with lectures, simulations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to pursuing a staff nurse role in the L&D unit after program completion.

Skills

BLS Certification

New grad friendly

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware/Compact RN licensure

Job description

Students graduating December 2026 or sooner- Join us on June 1, 2026 at our Newark Campus for a Nurse Residency Open House. Application will be open until 11:59pm August 16th Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program starting Spring 2027. The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Research validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to: increase in competency reduction of error reduced self-reported stress increased job satisfaction Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track. This exciting curriculum integrates: Lecture and simulation education Peer support Preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.

Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program

The Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a challenging 26-week program that integrates educational components with preceptor-led clinical experiences in 4 areas of the Labor & Delivery unit. These areas include Labor & Delivery, Peri Op, OB High Risk and Antenatal. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Labor and Delivery department and allows for a smooth transition into the L&D RN role for those candidates who qualify. The program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team. Upon successful program completion, participants will be hired as a staff nurse within the Labor and Delivery unit at ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.

Requirements

• Graduating from accredited nursing school before March 2027 (BSN Preferred)
• BLS required
• Less than 12 months experience from the programs' start date
• Delaware or Compact State licensure as a Registered Nurse

Compensation

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.