Registered Nurse - OR

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health seeks an experienced nurse or new graduate for the Perioperative Nurse Residency Program in the Delaware region. The 6‑month residency transitions RNs to perioperative roles with educator and preceptor support, using module-based education and simulation.

The position is 32 hours over two weeks with weekend, call, and holiday requirements; collaboration across Nemours facilities supports optimal patient outcomes and resource use.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or willingness to obtain BSN within three years.
• Active Delaware or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS; PALS within six months; ACLS within one year.
• Must apply for NJ and PA licenses if not covered by compact within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and family-centered perioperative care in the operating room.
• Collaborate with Nemours Children’s Health teams across facilities to optimize resources and outcomes.
• Participate in the 6‑month Perioperative Nurse Residency with module-based education and simulation.
• Meet weekend, call, and holiday requirements as part of the program.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Active Delaware RN license

Perioperative nursing interest

Education

BSN preferred

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description

Nemours is seeking an experienced nurse or new grad for the Operating Room!

The Perioperative Nurse Residency Program at Nemours is a 6 month program designed for experienced registered nurses transitioning to the role of a perioperative registered nurse. The program is supported by nurse educators and preceptors utilizing module-based education and simulation based on individual adult learning styles.

Learn more about the Perioperative Residency!

Position is 32 hours in 2 weeks with weekend, call and holiday requirements. The role of the Perioperative RN is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room for all patient populations. This primary position at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, will include collaboration with the Nemours Children’s Health, Surgery Center, Malvern, PA and the Nemours Children’s Health, Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ to optimize available resources in achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• BSN Preferred ; if have Associate's degree must be willing to get BSN within three years
• Active Delaware or compact RN license required
• Current American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within six months; ACLS within one year
• Must apply for NJ and PA license is not already obtained or covered by compact license within six months

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .