Operating Room Nurse Residency - Perioperative Pathway

Jobtome; Elsmere (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is inviting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 Cohort, starting August 5, 2027. This 26-week program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative roles with emphasis on safety and evidence-based practice.

Residents train with experienced preceptors on Christiana Campus and partner hospitals, gaining hands-on clinical experiences, simulations, and competency assessments while pursuing Delaware RN licensure or a Compact State license.

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 program start date.
• Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date.
• Be willing and able to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 26-week training to prepare for perioperative nursing.
• Develop proficiencies in perioperative nursing principles and patient care.
• Work with a multidisciplinary surgical team in safe, high-quality patient care.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Skills

BLS certification

All shifts availability

Perioperative nursing interest

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program before June 2027

Job description

ChristianaCare is inviting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 Cohort, starting August 5, 2027. This 26-week program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative roles with emphasis on safety and evidence-based practice.

Residents train with experienced preceptors on Christiana Campus and partner hospitals, gaining hands-on clinical experiences, simulations, and competency assessments while pursuing Delaware RN licensure or a Compact State license.