Operating Room Nurse Residency: 26-Week Mentorship

ChristianaCare; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is launching an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduates and nurses transitioning to perioperative care. The 26-week training prepares residents for a rewarding perioperative nursing career on our Christiana Campus and affiliated ORs.

Highlights include hands-on clinical experiences, simulation, preceptor mentorship, and structured competency assessments. Successful completion positions you for ongoing professional development within a leading academic health

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 a 26-week training program to prepare for perioperative nursing.
• Be an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Develop a strong foundation in principles of perioperative nursing, procedures, safety standards, and infection prevention.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare is launching an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduates and nurses transitioning to perioperative care. The 26-week training prepares residents for a rewarding perioperative nursing career on our Christiana Campus and affiliated ORs.

Highlights include hands-on clinical experiences, simulation, preceptor mentorship, and structured competency assessments. Successful completion positions you for ongoing professional development within a leading academic health