Perioperative Nurse Residency — OR Track (Summer 2027)

ChristianaCare; Delaware; On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is inviting applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Summer 2027 cohort. The program runs about 26 weeks and focuses on perioperative nursing, with structured classroom, simulation, and clinical experiences.

Applicants should be recent graduates or new RNs, able to obtain Delaware RN licensure and commit to a multi-shift schedule. Starting August 5, 2027, the program is a pathway to becoming an OR nurse with ongoing mentorship.

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 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 OR nurse residency training.
• Develop a foundation in perioperative nursing and patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the surgical setting.
• Engage in classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences.
• Meet preceptor-guided clinical training and competency assessments.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact license

Job description

ChristianaCare is inviting applicants to join the Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Summer 2027 cohort. The program runs about 26 weeks and focuses on perioperative nursing, with structured classroom, simulation, and clinical experiences.

Applicants should be recent graduates or new RNs, able to obtain Delaware RN licensure and commit to a multi-shift schedule. Starting August 5, 2027, the program is a pathway to becoming an OR nurse with ongoing mentorship.