Perioperative Nurse Residency — Operating Room (26 Weeks)

ChristianaCare; Childs (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Summer 2027 cohort, beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week program at Christiana Campus prepares new graduates for perioperative nursing with instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Residents work with seasoned perioperative nurse preceptors and pursue NCLEX completion and Delaware RN licensure as part of their development, supporting a growth-focused start to their operating room careers.

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 and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 26-week comprehensive training program in perioperative nursing.
• Work with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors.
• Engage in classroom instruction, simulation, hands-on clinical experiences, and skills validation.
• Meet licensure and employment commitment requirements upon hire.

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

ChristianaCare invites applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Summer 2027 cohort, beginning August 5, 2027. The 26-week program at Christiana Campus prepares new graduates for perioperative nursing with instruction, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.

Residents work with seasoned perioperative nurse preceptors and pursue NCLEX completion and Delaware RN licensure as part of their development, supporting a growth-focused start to their operating room careers.