Perioperative Nurse Residency — OR Track

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites graduating or new graduate nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, kicking off August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital.

The program delivers a comprehensive 26-week training path in perioperative nursing with classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences led by experienced preceptors. Participants develop critical thinking and teamwork while earning $39.38/hr plus applicable differentials.

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

• Be an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in a 26-week training program preparing new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing.
• Complete classroom, simulation-based education, hands-on clinical experiences with preceptor guidance.
• Develop a strong foundation in perioperative nursing principles, procedures, safety standards, sterile technique, and infection prevention.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.

Education

BSN preferred, Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Job description

ChristianaCare invites graduating or new graduate nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, kicking off August 5, 2027, at Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital.

The program delivers a comprehensive 26-week training path in perioperative nursing with classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences led by experienced preceptors. Participants develop critical thinking and teamwork while earning $39.38/hr plus applicable differentials.