Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track Fall 2026

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RNs to apply for the Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track starting October 26, 2026, with interviews by September 30, 2026 for an October start. This 12-month program features preceptor-led clinical experiences across medical, surgical, step-down, and transitional units at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals.

Program includes ACLS and dysrhythmia training; employment agreement required after training.

Qualifications

• 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 be willing and able to work all shifts (day, evening, overnight), including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program with preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Float between Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals on medical, surgical, step-down and transitional care units.
• Complete orientation and training with ACLS, dysrhythmia training and step-down competencies.
• Pass State Boards and obtain RN license prior to starting position.
• Sign commitment to work at ChristianaCare for two years with a 15-month minimum on the unit of hire.

Skills

BLS

State RN license eligibility

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track starting October 26, 2026: Must Interview by September 30, 2026 for October start date.

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

We know through empirical research, graduate nurses who go through a residency program have a higher success rate in practice. Therefore, we are committed to supporting all nurses with under a year of experience through a nurse residency program!

This exciting 12 month program integrates educational components with up to 18 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences on the medical, surgical and step-down units at the Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. The Float Pool supports 40 nursing units that serve a wide variety of complex diagnoses. Nurses having completed the internship will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in multiple fast-paced, challenging environments. Training will encompass ACLS, dysrhythmia training and step-down competencies. In return for the comprehensive orientation and training, an employment agreement will be required upon completion of the training program.

The Float Pool Nurse Residency program will have preceptor led clinical training through multiple units, and independent practice supplemented with professional development courses. Upon successful completion of the program you will float between our Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals on medical, surgical, step-down and transitional care units. This program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of a two years with the requirement to remain on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.

Requirements

• 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 be willing and able to work all shifts (day, evening, and overnight), including weekends and holidays, during and after the residency program, based on unit staffing and operational needs.

What to Expect After Applying

Talent Acquisition Follow-Up

• You will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team regarding next steps, which may include:
  • A HeyMilo video interview (required even if you have previously completed a HireVue interview).
  • Clinical reference requests through SkillSurvey. Current ChristianaCare caregivers should monitor their work email inbox for the SkillSurvey invitation.
  • Please check your junk, spam, and trash folders regularly, as these emails can occasionally be filtered there.

Assessments and Specialty Preferences

• After completing the HeyMilo and Skill Survey assessments, you will receive a form to rank your preferred specialties and/or units.

Application Review

• Your application will be forwarded to the leadership team of your highest-ranked specialty or unit for review.

Interview Scheduling

• If the unit leadership is interested in moving forward, you will receive a scheduling link to arrange an interview.

Interview Timeline

• Interviews are held every Wednesday throughout the month. Must interview by September 30th to be considered for the October start date.

Expected Start Date

• If selected for the Float Pool, your start date will be October 26, 2026.

In summary

Complete the required assessments, rank your preferred units, await leadership review, interview if selected, and if offered a Float position, plan for a start date of October 26, 2026.

To be interviewed you must have completed:

One on-demand audio interview through Hey Milo and have two clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.

If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at .

It is important to note that the DE license process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $39.38/hr plus any applicable differentials.

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $39.38/hr plus any applicable differentials. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCares 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.

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.

Job Industries

• Healthcare