OR Nurse Residency — Hands-on Perioperative Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduate and transitioning nurses. The 26-week training prepares you for a perioperative nursing career, with preceptors guiding clinical and simulated learning.

The program begins August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital, with comprehensive development and assessment opportunities. Eligibility includes graduation by June 2027, BLS certification, Delaware or compact RN license, and the ability to

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: days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 26-week Operating Room Nurse Residency Program
• Develop perioperative nursing competencies with preceptors and through simulations
• Engage in classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical experiences
• Complete competency assessments and Skills validation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program for new graduate and transitioning nurses. The 26-week training prepares you for a perioperative nursing career, with preceptors guiding clinical and simulated learning.

The program begins August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital, with comprehensive development and assessment opportunities. Eligibility includes graduation by June 2027, BLS certification, Delaware or compact RN license, and the ability to