Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track Fall 2026

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health System is offering a Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track starting October 26, 2026. Interview by September 30, 2026 for an October start date.

The program includes preceptor-led clinical experiences on medical, surgical and step-down units across Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals, with ACLS training and transition to independent practice. Nurse residents must pass Delaware RN licensure, sign a commitment to stay for at least 15 months, and will be paid a flat hourly

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 Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse before start date.
• Willing to work day, evening and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 12-month nurse residency with preceptor-led clinical experiences across medical, surgical and step-down units.
• Engage in ACLS, dysrhythmia training and step-down competencies.
• Float between Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals and participate in residency meetings at months 8, 10 and 12.

Skills

BLS

Shift flexibility

ACLS

Education

BSN preferred

Graduating from accredited nursing school

Tools

Dysrhythmia training

Dysrhythmia recognition

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 Center’s 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.

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.

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 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.

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.