Perioperative Nurse Residency — OR Track (26 Weeks)

ChristianaCare; Landenberg (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare invites newly graduated and transition-to-practice nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. This 26-week training creates a strong perioperative nursing foundation within a collaborative surgical team.

Participants gain classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences, with mentorship from experienced perioperative preceptors, at Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals. Delaware RN licensure or compact licensure is required to begin.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program by June 2027.
• 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

• Complete classroom and simulation-based learning throughout the residency.
• Work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Engage in preceptor-guided clinical training and assessments.
• Participate in residency sessions during months 8, 10 and 12.
• Develop perioperative nursing foundations and critical thinking skills.

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Delaware RN license or Compact State license

Job description

ChristianaCare invites newly graduated and transition-to-practice nurses to apply for the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program. This 26-week training creates a strong perioperative nursing foundation within a collaborative surgical team.

Participants gain classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences, with mentorship from experienced perioperative preceptors, at Christiana Campus and affiliated hospitals. Delaware RN licensure or compact licensure is required to begin.