Operating Room Nurse Residency - 26-Week Training

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program opening to new graduates and RNs pursuing perioperative nursing careers. The program begins August 5, 2027, spans 26 weeks, and includes classroom learning, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus with orientation on the Christiana and Wilmington Hospital operating rooms.

Residents are mentored by perioperative nurse preceptors and complete competency assessments.

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

• Provide structured perioperative nursing training through classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Develop competency through preceptor-led orientation and skills validation.
• Support patient safety and quality improvement within the perioperative team.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program opening to new graduates and RNs pursuing perioperative nursing careers. The program begins August 5, 2027, spans 26 weeks, and includes classroom learning, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus with orientation on the Christiana and Wilmington Hospital operating rooms.

Residents are mentored by perioperative nurse preceptors and complete competency assessments.