Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency: Launch Your RN Career

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week program designed for senior nursing students, recent grads, or new RNs to transition from student to professional RN with structured education and hands-on clinical experiences across four L&D areas.

Participants pass the NCLEX prior to start, obtain Delaware RN licensure, commit to employment, and complete residency development sessions, including preceptor-led training, simulation, and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an 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, including: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete 26-week residency with structured education and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Participate in four Labor & Delivery specialty areas: Labor & Delivery, Perioperative Services, OB High Risk, Antenatal Care.
• Engage in interactive classroom instruction, simulation-based education, peer support and preceptor-led clinical training.

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

ChristianaCare's Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week program designed for senior nursing students, recent grads, or new RNs to transition from student to professional RN with structured education and hands-on clinical experiences across four L&D areas.

Participants pass the NCLEX prior to start, obtain Delaware RN licensure, commit to employment, and complete residency development sessions, including preceptor-led training, simulation, and interprofessional collaboration.