Operating Room Nurse Residency - 26-Week Program

ChristianaCare; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for a rewarding career in perioperative nursing through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Residents are paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors for individualized mentorship. Training occurs on Christiana Campus with orientation in the Operating Rooms at Christiana Hospital and

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

• Develop perioperative nursing knowledge and skills.
• Learn operating room workflows and sterile technique.
• Participate in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Receive precepted, mentored clinical training and competency assessments.
• Engage in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for a rewarding career in perioperative nursing through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Residents are paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors for individualized mentorship. Training occurs on Christiana Campus with orientation in the Operating Rooms at Christiana Hospital and