Nurse Residency Summer 2027: Emergency Department Track

ChristianaCare; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering an Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program for nursing graduates and new RNs. The 26-week program blends classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical training, with directed mentorship to build skills for fast-paced ED care.

Residents rotate through Newark/Wilmington/Middletown campuses, with a clear path to a Staff Nurse role upon successful completion and licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date.
• Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date.
• Be willing and able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Complete a 26-week Emergency Department nurse residency with classroom, simulation, and hands-on training.
• Transition from GN to Emergency Department RN with mentorship and preceptor-led experiences.
• Participate in residency meetings in months 8, 10, and 12 and progress to Staff Nurse after completion.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program

Summer 2027 Cohort | ChristianaCare

Application Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new RN looking to launch your career in emergency nursing? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, beginning July 19, 2027.

Why Choose a Nurse Residency Program?

Research demonstrates that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program can lead to:Increased clinical competencyReduced medical errorsLower self-reported stressGreater job satisfaction

At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs designed to foster professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence.

Program Overview

The Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 26-week program that combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training. Residents work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses while developing the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to thrive in a fast-paced emergency care environment. Designed by ChristianaCare Emergency Department nurses, this residency provides a structured transition from Graduate Nurse (GN) to Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN). Following orientation, residents continue their professional growth through residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a Staff Nurse role within one of ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.

Emergency Department Locations

• ChristianaCare Newark Campus
• ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus
• Middletown Emergency Department

Emergency Services Highlights

Newark Campus is the only Level I Adult Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Wilmington Campus is a Level III Adult Trauma Center. Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding emergency department. The three departments collectively care for approximately 195,000 patients annually. Emergency teams serve an average of 500 patients per day. Across all locations, there are 162 patient treatment rooms, including advanced trauma and resuscitation facilities.

Residency Curriculum

• Classroom and simulation-based education
• Peer support and mentoring
• Preceptor-led clinical experiences
• Evidence-based practice training
• Critical thinking development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Communication and leadership development
• Quality and patient safety education
• Professional growth opportunities

Employment Commitment

Prior to the program start date, participants must: Successfully pass the NCLEX; Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure.

Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:Two years of employment with ChristianaCareA minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hireIndividuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must: Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred); Hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date; Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date; Be willing and able to work all shifts, including:

• Days
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

Important Delaware Licensure Information

The Delaware RN licensure process may take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Delays in obtaining licensure may affect your ability to begin employment as scheduled if an offer is extended. Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin fingerprinting and background check requirements immediately after submitting your application and to review licensure requirements through the Delaware Board of Nursing or their Compact State licensing board.

Begin your Emergency Room nursing career with one of the region's most comprehensive nurse residency programs and gain the experience, mentorship, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in the ED environment at ChristianaCare.

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.