Nurse Residency Spring 2027: Emergency Department Track

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,348 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is hosting a Nurse Residency Open House at the Newark Campus for graduating December 2026 or sooner. The 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program combines classroom and clinical experiences, with supervision by experienced ED nurses, leading to a staff nurse position in one of three EDs upon completion.

Applicants should graduate before March 2027 (BSN preferred), be eligible for Delaware RN licensure, and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required for applicants.
• BSN preferred for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Nurse Residency curriculum and rotations.
• Complete preceptor-led clinical experiences.
• Develop critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional communication.

Skills

BLS

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Nurse Residency Open House

Students graduating December 2026 or sooner- Join us on June 1, 2026 at our Newark Campus for a Nurse Residency Open House. Click here: - to register and for more information. Application will be open until 11:59pm August 16th.

Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program starting Spring 2027! 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 validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to: increase in competency reduction of error reduced self-reported stress increased 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 Preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.

This unique 26-week program is a combination of classroom and clinical experiences. Participants will work under the supervision of experienced emergency nurses for the length of the program.

Upon program completion, the participant will be hired as a staff member in one of our 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Emergency Department at Christiana Hospital. This program allows for a smooth transition from GN to the ED staff RN role into ED nursing, for those candidates qualified. The 26-week preceptor led program will be followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.

Locations

ChristianaCare Newark Campus, ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus Middletown Emergency Department. Christiana Care Newark Campus is the only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center. Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding ED. Our Emergency Departments see approximately 195,000 patients annually, servicing an average of 500 patients per day in combined visits from all 3 departments. There are 162 patient rooms, including state-of-the‑art trauma resuscitation facilities between the 3 departments.

Upon successful program completion, you will be hired as a staff nurse in one of the 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare.

Licensing and Commitment

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position. This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/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. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.

Requirements

• Graduating from accredited nursing school before March 2027 (BSN Preferred)


• BLS required


• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program


• Eligible for Delaware licensure as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or Compact RN

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.