Nurse Residency Summer 2027- Labor and Delivery Track

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week program designed for senior nursing students, recent grads, or new RNs to transition from student to professional RN with structured education and hands-on clinical experiences across four L&D areas.

Participants pass the NCLEX prior to start, obtain Delaware RN licensure, commit to employment, and complete residency development sessions, including preceptor-led training, simulation, and interprofessional collaboration.

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

• Complete 26-week residency with structured education and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Participate in four Labor & Delivery specialty areas: Labor & Delivery, Perioperative Services, OB High Risk, Antenatal Care.
• Engage in interactive classroom instruction, simulation-based education, peer support and preceptor-led clinical training.

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Labor and Delivery 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 registered nurse looking to launch your career in Labor & Delivery? At ChristianaCare, you can launch your career.

ChristianaCare's Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, providing a structured and supportive transition from nursing student to professional RN.

Why Complete a Nurse Residency Program?

• Increased clinical competency
• Reduced 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 tracks designed to foster confidence, competence, and professional growth.

Program Highlights

• Interactive classroom instruction
• Simulation-based education
• Peer support and networking
• Preceptor-led clinical training
• Professional development opportunities
• Evidence-based practice and critical thinking development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication training
• Quality and patient safety education

Program Overview

This comprehensive 26-week residency program combines structured education with hands-on clinical experiences across four Labor & Delivery specialty areas:

• Labor & Delivery
• Perioperative Services
• OB High Risk
• Antenatal Care

Developed by ChristianaCare Labor & Delivery nurses, the program is designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition into the L&D RN role. Following completion of the initial residency experience, participants continue to attend residency development sessions during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further enhance professional growth and clinical practice.

Employment Commitment

• Prior to the program start date, participants must: Successfully pass the NCLEX and 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, and 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