Nurse Residency Summer 2027: Emergency Department Track

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware is launching the Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week curriculum blending classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training for new graduates and nursing students.

Participants work alongside experienced emergency nurses, progressing from Graduate Nurse to Emergency Department RN, with orientation support and structured meetings through month 12, leading to staff nurse placement.

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, including: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• The 26-week Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training.
• Residents work alongside experienced emergency nurses to develop knowledge, skills, and critical thinking for a fast-paced ED.
• Designed to transition Graduate Nurses to Emergency Department RNs with orientation and residency meetings through months 8, 10, and 12.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027

Job description

Job Details

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

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, reflecting our commitment to developing highly skilled, confident, and successful nurses.

Why Choose a Nurse Residency Program?

Research demonstrates that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program can lead to:

• Increased clinical competency
• Reduced medical errors
• Lower self-reported stress
• Greater 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 operates three Emergency Departments:

• 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

Residents participate in:

• 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 ChristianaCare
• A minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire
• Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation.

Minimum 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, including: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays