Operating Room Nurse Residency - 26-Week Perioperative Training

ChristianaCare; Deepwater (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking qualified nursing graduates for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 cohort. The 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative care, with mentorship from experienced preceptors and simulation-based education at Christiana Campus.

Successful candidates will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware RN licensure, and commit to two years of service upon hire.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work all shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays).
• Commitment to perioperative nursing and professional development.
• Participation in structured nurse residency program with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete 26-week Operating Room Nurse Residency Program.
• Be an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Develop perioperative nursing foundation and patient care skills.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection prevention.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license

Compact State RN license

NCLEX passed

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking qualified nursing graduates for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 cohort. The 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative care, with mentorship from experienced preceptors and simulation-based education at Christiana Campus.

Successful candidates will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware RN licensure, and commit to two years of service upon hire.