Operating Room Nurse Residency — 26-Week, Mentorship

ChristianaCare; Cecilton (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites new graduates to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week training prepares you for perioperative nursing with hands-on clinicals, simulations, and mentorship from experienced preceptors.

Beginning August 5, 2027, residents gain skills across perioperative principles, sterile technique, and patient safety while rotating through Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital. Earn $39.38/hr plus applicable differentials.

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 the 26-week perioperative nursing training.
• Learn and apply sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Work with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors.
• Develop critical thinking and teamwork in the operating room.

Skills

BLS certification

Shift flexibility

Delaware RN license or Compact State

Education

Accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

Job description

ChristianaCare invites new graduates to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week training prepares you for perioperative nursing with hands-on clinicals, simulations, and mentorship from experienced preceptors.

Beginning August 5, 2027, residents gain skills across perioperative principles, sterile technique, and patient safety while rotating through Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital. Earn $39.38/hr plus applicable differentials.