Operating Room Nurse Residency — 26-Week Program

ChristianaCare; Oxford (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training path for new graduates entering perioperative nursing. The program begins August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus/Wilmington Hospital, with hands-on clinical experiences and simulation-based learning.

Residents work under experienced preceptors to develop critical thinking, patient safety, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary surgical setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive 26-week Operating Room Nurse Residency Program.
• Be paired with perioperative nurse preceptors for guidance and mentorship.
• Develop perioperative nursing skills including sterile technique, patient care, and intraoperative workflows.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences to build confidence and competence.

Skills

Willingness to work all shifts

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

ChristianaCare invites applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training path for new graduates entering perioperative nursing. The program begins August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus/Wilmington Hospital, with hands-on clinical experiences and simulation-based learning.

Residents work under experienced preceptors to develop critical thinking, patient safety, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary surgical setting.