Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track Fall 2026

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Christiana (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Care

Pet Insurance

Financial Coaching

Wellness Reimbursements

Service Discounts

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. is offering a Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track for new graduates and nurses with under one year of experience.

The program features preceptor-led clinical experiences on intermediate/step-down units at Newark or Wilmington campuses, plus lectures and simulations to build critical thinking and teamwork. Participants complete months 6, 8, 10, and 12 residency meetings and must pass state boards to obtain RN licensure in Delaware or a compact

Qualifications

• Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN preferred).
• BLS certification required.
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program.
• Eligible for Delaware license as Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or a compact-state license.
• Willing and able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Nursing degree (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 Center’s 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:

• medical
• dental & eyecare
• 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

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.

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

Newark:

• 5E: Heart Failure (December Dates Only)
• 3C: Intermediate Medical 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
• 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.

Currently Hiring for Fall 2026 Start Dates:

• October 26th
• November 9th
• November 23rd
• December 7th
• December 14th (not available for Internal Caregivers)
• January 4th, 2027

Post End Date Nov 16, 2026

EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

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.

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website