Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,621,280 - 126,739,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & eyecare from day one

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Competitive pay with shift different

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent care assistance

Pet insurance

Financial coaching

Fitness & wellness reimbursements

Discounts on services & events

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is offering a Nurse Residency Program (Progressive Care Track) for new grads and nurses with < 12 months of experience. The program includes preceptored clinicals, lecture, simulation, and peer support across Newark/Wilmington campuses.

Starting Spring/Summer/Fall 2026, the residency pays $38.61/hr plus differentials, with mandatory two-year commitment and a 15-month minimum on the unit. Eligible for Delaware license and BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred).
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program.
• BLS certification required.
• Eligible for Delaware license as Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or RN license from a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Complete preceptor-led training on Newark or Wilmington units.
• Participate in a structured residency with monthly meetings.
• Bridge to nursing practice outside of the ICU in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain licensure and pass State Boards before starting.

Skills

BLS

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track! This is a rolling application available for all start dates.

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.

Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to: Increase in competency, Reduction of error, Reduced self-reported stress, Increase in job satisfaction.

Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.

This exciting curriculum integrates: Lecture and simulation education, Peer support, Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.

The progressive care nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training on our intermediate or transitional level step‑down units at our Newark or Wilmington campuses. The nurse resident completes preceptor-led training followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team.

Upon completion of this program, participants will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast‑paced, challenging environment, bridging care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit.

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) 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.

What we have to offer to you:

We are a 4x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!?

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

• Medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one!
• Enjoy generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay with shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Financial coaching.
• Fitness & wellness reimbursements.
• Discounts on multiple services and events.

Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.

Units available at this time (subject to change dependent upon the needs of the hospital):

• Newark: 2B: Transitional Neuro Unit
• 3C: Intermediate Medical Unit
• 3D: Transitional Medical Unit
• 4E: Cardiac Stepdown
• Wilmington: 6S: Transitional Care Unit

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 or RN license from a compact state

Spring 2026 Start Dates

• April 27th

Summer 2026 Start Dates

• May 27th
• June 8th
• June 22nd

Fall 2026 Start Dates

• July 8th
• July 20th
• August 3rd
• August 17th
• August 31st

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.

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

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.