Nurse Residency Program: Float Pool Track Fall 2026

christianacare; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering a Nurse Residency Program for senior nursing students, graduates, and new RNs with a float pool track starting Oct 26, 2026. Applicants must interview by Sept 30, 2026 for an October start.

The program, accredited with distinction, blends education with up to 18 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences across multiple units. Participants will rotate across Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals, completing training in ACLS, dysrhythmia, and step-down competencies, and

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program.
• Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 12-month Nurse Residency with preceptor-led clinical training across medical, surgical, and step-down units.
• Float between Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals.
• Pass State Boards and obtain RN license prior to start; sign employment agreement upon completion.

Education

BSN Preferred

Tools

BLS

Job description

Job Details

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.