Nurse Residency Program – Float Pool Track

Jobtailor; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking candidates for its 12-month Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track starting October 26, 2026. You will participate in educational components and preceptor-led clinical experiences across medical, surgical, and step-down units at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals in Delaware.

The program builds core competencies, includes ACLS and dysrhythmia training, and requires a Delaware RN license eligibility; successful completion offers interviews, assessments, and an employment

Qualifications

• Graduating from accredited nursing school or RN program with licensure eligibility in Delaware.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, willingness to work all shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Strong clinical skills in medical, surgical and step-down care settings.

Responsibilities

• Complete 12‑month Nurse Residency Program with preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Train across medical, surgical and step-down units while maintaining licensure requirements.
• Participate in ongoing residency meetings, assessments and interviews.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Training

Step-Down Competencies

Float Pool Experience

Education

BSN Preferred

RN Licensure Eligibility (Delaware)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

• Complete the 12-month Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track starting October 26, 2026


• Participate in educational components and up to 18 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences


• Train on medical, surgical, and step-down units at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals


• Support 40 nursing units serving a wide variety of complex diagnoses


• Complete ACLS, dysrhythmia training, and step-down competencies


• Participate in preceptor-led clinical training, independent practice, and professional development courses


• Float between Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals on medical, surgical, step-down, and transitional care units after successful program completion


• Attend continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12


• Complete required assessments, rank preferred specialties and/or units, and participate in interviews


• Sign an employment commitment agreement requiring two years of service and at least 15 months on the unit of hire

Requirements

• Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's


• Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred)


• BLS required


• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program


• Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse and obtain prior to start date


• Must pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position


• Must be willing and able to work all shifts (day, evening, and overnight), including weekends and holidays, during and after the residency program


• Cover letter and transcripts required with application


• Two clinical recommendations required


• One on-demand audio interview through HeyMilo and two clinical instructor references through SkillSurvey required before interview

Core Competencies

Demonstrates clinical proficiency through participation in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program, including training in medical, surgical, and step-down units, while maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and demonstrating flexibility in shift availability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ACLS Certification


• BLS Certification


• Delaware RN License Eligibility


• Clinical Training Experience


• Nursing Degree (BSN Preferred)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Assessments


• Patient Care


• Dysrhythmia Training


• Step-Down Competencies


• Float Pool Experience

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS


• ACLS

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Residency Program


• Graduate Nurse


• Registered Nurse


• Clinical Recommendations


• State Boards