Operating Room Nurse Residency — Perioperative Training & Mentorship

ChristianaCare; Chesapeake City (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites new graduates and early-career nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week program begins August 5, 2027, on the Christiana Campus, with a structured curriculum and preceptor-led orientation to perioperative nursing.

Participants will complete classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, with outcomes including competency validation and ongoing professional development; NCLEX and Delaware RN licensure are required, with a

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date.
• BSN preferred; nursing degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom instruction and simulation-based learning.
• Engage in hands-on clinical experiences under preceptor guidance.
• Complete preceptor-led orientation and competency assessments.
• Develop perioperative nursing skills and patient safety practices.

Skills

Flexibility with shifts

Willingness to learn

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license

Compact State RN license

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare invites new graduates and early-career nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. The 26-week program begins August 5, 2027, on the Christiana Campus, with a structured curriculum and preceptor-led orientation to perioperative nursing.

Participants will complete classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, with outcomes including competency validation and ongoing professional development; NCLEX and Delaware RN licensure are required, with a