Perioperative Nurse Residency - OR Track

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

Job summary

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program invites new graduate nurses into the Operating Room Residency, a 26-week structured training path designed to accelerate perioperative competency.

As an OR nurse resident, you will train with experienced preceptors, rotate through Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, complete simulation and hands-on experiences, and prepare for Delaware RN licensure and NCLEX success.

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 26-week comprehensive OR nurse residency program.
• Work with a multidisciplinary surgical team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Develop perioperative nursing competencies through lectures, simulations, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Receive mentorship from experienced perioperative nurse preceptors throughout the program.
• Complete competency assessments and skills validations.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State license

Job description

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program invites new graduate nurses into the Operating Room Residency, a 26-week structured training path designed to accelerate perioperative competency.

As an OR nurse resident, you will train with experienced preceptors, rotate through Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, complete simulation and hands-on experiences, and prepare for Delaware RN licensure and NCLEX success.