Operating Room Nurse Residency (26 weeks)

ChristianaCare; Perryville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. This 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative roles, with mentorship from experienced preceptors and a blend of classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences at Christiana Campus and hospitals.

Successful candidates will complete NCLEX and obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State licensure, with a commitment to two years of employment upon hire.

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, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• The Operating Room Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week training program designed to prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing.
• You will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• The program includes Classroom instruction, Simulation-based education, Hands-on clinical experiences, Preceptor-led orientation, and Skills validation and competency assessments.
• Residents are paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors who provide mentorship throughout the program.
• Clinical orientation takes place within the Operating Rooms at Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital.
• Following orientation, residents continue development through residency sessions during months 8, 10, and 12.

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

ChristianaCare invites applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. This 26-week training prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative roles, with mentorship from experienced preceptors and a blend of classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences at Christiana Campus and hospitals.

Successful candidates will complete NCLEX and obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State licensure, with a commitment to two years of employment upon hire.