Operating Room Nurse Residency Program (OR Track)

ChristianaCare; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites graduates into the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training to launch a perioperative nursing career. Residents join a multidisciplinary team, receive classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences with preceptor guidance.

Successful applicants will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware or compact RN licensure, and commit to two years of employment after hire, including a 15-month unit requirement.

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.
• Be willing and able to work all shifts, including: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete 26-week training in perioperative nursing.
• Work with multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe patient care.
• Participate in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Undergo preceptor-guided clinical training and competency assessments.
• Maintain patient safety and infection prevention throughout the residency.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware invites graduates into the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training to launch a perioperative nursing career. Residents join a multidisciplinary team, receive classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences with preceptor guidance.

Successful applicants will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware or compact RN licensure, and commit to two years of employment after hire, including a 15-month unit requirement.