OR Nurse Residency — Kickstart Your Perioperative Career

ChristianaCare; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training designed to prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative roles. The program starts August 5, 2027 and is conducted on ChristianaCare campuses with preceptors guiding the residents.

Residents will develop core perioperative skills, engage in classroom and simulation education, and complete hands-on clinical experiences.

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 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

• Complete a comprehensive 26-week operating room nurse residency.
• Develop perioperative nursing knowledge and sterile technique.
• Work with a multidisciplinary surgical team on patient care.
• Participate in lectures, simulation, and preceptor-guided training.
• Achieve competencies and nurse residency milestones.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Education

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, a 26-week training designed to prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative roles. The program starts August 5, 2027 and is conducted on ChristianaCare campuses with preceptors guiding the residents.

Residents will develop core perioperative skills, engage in classroom and simulation education, and complete hands-on clinical experiences.