OR Nurse Residency: Perioperative Training & Mentorship

ChristianaCare; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 Cohort, beginning August 5, 2027. This accredited Practice Transition Program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative practice.

Residents gain hands-on clinical experience, simulation, and preceptor-led orientation at Christiana Campus, with orientation at Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, across a 26-week training period.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred).
• Hold or obtain BLS certification.
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the start date.
• Hold Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before start date.
• Be willing and able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Prepare for perioperative nursing with structured teaching and simulation.
• Develop skills in sterile technique, patient safety, and teamwork.
• Work within a multidisciplinary surgical team on the ChristianaCare campus.

Skills

BLS certification

Delaware RN license

Compact State RN license

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Summer 2027 Cohort, beginning August 5, 2027. This accredited Practice Transition Program prepares new graduate nurses for perioperative practice.

Residents gain hands-on clinical experience, simulation, and preceptor-led orientation at Christiana Campus, with orientation at Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, across a 26-week training period.