Operating Room Nurse Residency: Launch Your Perioperative Career

Jobtome; Marshallton (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing with a focus on safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice.

Residents work with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors, participate in lectures, simulations, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals, with ongoing development during residency sessions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop perioperative nursing skills through classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe patient care.
• Undergo preceptor-guided orientation and competency assessments.
• Complete residency sessions and continuous professional development.

Skills

Flexibility across shifts

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing with a focus on safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice.

Residents work with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors, participate in lectures, simulations, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals, with ongoing development during residency sessions.