Operating Room Nurse Residency: Launch Perioperative Career

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for graduates and new RNs. The program begins August 5, 2027 and runs a comprehensive 26-week training on perioperative nursing across Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals.

Residents will be supported by experienced perioperative nurse preceptors, with a curriculum covering perioperative principles, surgical procedures, safety standards, sterile technique, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 26-week training program to prepare for perioperative nursing.
• Develop foundation in perioperative nursing principles, surgical procedures, patient care, OR workflows, infection prevention.
• Complete classroom, simulation, hands-on clinical experiences, preceptor-led orientation, and competency assessments.
• Be paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors for guidance.
• Move through residency sessions in months 8, 10, and 12.

Skills

Willingness to work all shifts

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RN licensure by program start date

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for graduates and new RNs. The program begins August 5, 2027 and runs a comprehensive 26-week training on perioperative nursing across Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals.

Residents will be supported by experienced perioperative nurse preceptors, with a curriculum covering perioperative principles, surgical procedures, safety standards, sterile technique, and interdisciplinary collaboration.