Operating Room Nurse Residency: Perioperative Start & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by perioperative nurse pre‑

Structured residency program

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training for new graduates to begin a perioperative nursing career in Delaware. Residents work with seasoned perioperative preceptors, participate in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus, Christiana/Wilmington Hospitals, and virtual labs. A commitment to two years and a start after NCLEX with licensure is required; pay is $39.38/hr plus differentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate by June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date.
• Less than 12 months RN experience by start date.
• BLS certification required.
• Willing and able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Participate in 26-week training in perioperative nursing.
• Develop skills in sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Complete preceptor-guided clinical training and competency assessments.

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training for new graduates to begin a perioperative nursing career in Delaware. Residents work with seasoned perioperative preceptors, participate in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences at Christiana Campus, Christiana/Wilmington Hospitals, and virtual labs. A commitment to two years and a start after NCLEX with licensure is required; pay is $39.38/hr plus differentials.