Operating Room Nurse Residency - Launch Perioperative Career

ChristianaCare; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduates and RNs. The 26-week program prepares you for perioperative nursing with a structured curriculum, mentorship, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Classes and simulation take place at Christiana Campus, with orientation in the ORs at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. Applicants should have less than 12 months of RN experience, hold or be eligible for Delaware or Compact RN licensure, and hold BLS

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

• Participate in a 26-week training program to prepare for perioperative nursing.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team delivering safe patient care.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Partner with experienced nurse preceptors for mentorship.
• Complete competency assessments and skills validation.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduates and RNs. The 26-week program prepares you for perioperative nursing with a structured curriculum, mentorship, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Classes and simulation take place at Christiana Campus, with orientation in the ORs at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. Applicants should have less than 12 months of RN experience, hold or be eligible for Delaware or Compact RN licensure, and hold BLS