Operating Room Nurse Residency: Kickstart Perioperative

ChristianaCare

Marshallton (PA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 64,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ChristianaCare offers the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduates and early-career RNs. The 26-week program prepares residents for perioperative nursing with structured instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences in Christiana Campus facilities.

Residents work with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors in a mentorship-driven environment, with scheduled residency sessions and competency assessments to build confidence and clinical expertise in the operating

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

Prepare for a rewarding career in perioperative nursing as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Develop a strong foundation in perioperative nursing principles and patient care.
Learn operating room workflows, sterile technique, and infection prevention.
Engage in lectures, simulations, hands-on clinical experiences, and preceptor-guided training.