Operating Room Nurse Residency: Perioperative Pathway

Jobtome; Toughkenamon (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites senior nursing students, recent grads, and new RNs to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program starting August 5, 2027. This 26-week program combines classroom, simulation, and hands-on surgical training with preceptors to build perioperative expertise and patient safety focus.

The program supports NCLEX preparation, licensure processes, and professional development with a commitment of two years on the organization, followed by ongoing residency

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Delaware RN license or Compact State license required before start date.
• BLS certification required.
• RN with less than 12 months of experience by program start date is eligible.
• Willing and able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 26-week comprehensive residency in perioperative nursing.
• Develop perioperative nursing knowledge across procedures, patient care, safety standards and sterile technique.
• Participate in classroom, simulation, hands-on clinical experiences and preceptor-led orientation.
• Achieve skills validation and competency assessments and evidence-based practice education.

Skills

Adaptability

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State license

BLS certification

Less than 12 months RN experience

Willing to work all shifts

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites senior nursing students, recent grads, and new RNs to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program starting August 5, 2027. This 26-week program combines classroom, simulation, and hands-on surgical training with preceptors to build perioperative expertise and patient safety focus.

The program supports NCLEX preparation, licensure processes, and professional development with a commitment of two years on the organization, followed by ongoing residency