OR Nurse Residency: Perioperative Training for New Grads

Jobtome; Christiana (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Delaware seeks new graduate nurses for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program starting August 5, 2027. The 26-week program blends classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences to prepare you for perioperative nursing within a multidisciplinary team.

Residents work with experienced preceptors, develop skills in sterile technique, patient care, OR workflows, safety standards, and evidence-based practice while advancing professionally.

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 lectures and simulation-based learning.
• Preceptor-guided clinical training.
• Evidence-based practice education.
• Critical thinking development.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient safety and quality improvement training.
• Professional development opportunities.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

ChristianaCare in Delaware seeks new graduate nurses for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program starting August 5, 2027. The 26-week program blends classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences to prepare you for perioperative nursing within a multidisciplinary team.

Residents work with experienced preceptors, develop skills in sterile technique, patient care, OR workflows, safety standards, and evidence-based practice while advancing professionally.