Operating Room Nurse Residency: Launch Perioperative Career

Jobtome; Stanton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Room Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare is a comprehensive 26-week training path designed to prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative roles. Residents work with a multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe patient care in the operating room, with mentorship and progressive responsibilities at Christiana Campus.

Starting August 5, 2027, participants complete classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, advancing through structured sessions and

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

• Prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing through a structured residency.
• Develop perioperative nursing knowledge, sterile technique, and infection prevention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Skills

BLS certification

Shift flexibility

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Delaware RN license

Job description

The Operating Room Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare is a comprehensive 26-week training path designed to prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative roles. Residents work with a multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe patient care in the operating room, with mentorship and progressive responsibilities at Christiana Campus.

Starting August 5, 2027, participants complete classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, advancing through structured sessions and