Perioperative Nursing Residency - OR Track (Summer 2027)

Jobtome; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program (Summer 2027 Cohort) to graduating nurses and new RNs. The program spans 26 weeks with classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors on Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital.

Successful applicants will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware RN licensure (or Compact State license), and commit to two years of employment post-hire, with ongoing residency sessions in

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

• Prepare new graduate nurses for perioperative nursing.
• Develop a strong foundation in perioperative nursing principles.
• Learn surgical procedures, patient care, and OR workflows.
• Participate in classroom, simulation, and hands-on experiences.
• Residency includes preceptor-guided orientation and competency assessments.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license

Job description

ChristianaCare is offering an Operating Room Nurse Residency Program (Summer 2027 Cohort) to graduating nurses and new RNs. The program spans 26 weeks with classroom, simulation, and hands-on clinical experiences, paired with experienced perioperative nurse preceptors on Christiana Campus and Wilmington Hospital.

Successful applicants will complete NCLEX, obtain Delaware RN licensure (or Compact State license), and commit to two years of employment post-hire, with ongoing residency sessions in