ChristianaCare·Newark, Delaware
Participate in a 26-week accredited residency program combining classroom learning and clinical experience in the Emergency Department. Transition from a graduate nurse to a staff RN through preceptor-led training and simulation education.
Students graduating december 2026 or sooner- Join us on june 1, 2026 at our newark campus for a nurse residency open house. Click here: Nurse residency open house- June 1, 2026 – fill out form [https://Forms.cloud.microsoft/R/Pyeiwmuqjr]– to register and for more information.
Application will be open until 11: 59pm August 16th
Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program starting Spring 2027!
The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This unique 26-week program is a combination of classroom and clinical experiences.
Participants will work under the supervision of experienced emergency nurses for the length of the program.
Upon program completion, the participant will be hired as a staff member in one of our 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare.
This program has been devised by the nurses in the Emergency Department at Christiana Hospital.
This program allows for a smooth transition from GN to the ED staff RN role into ED nursing, for those candidates qualified.
The 26-week preceptor led program will be followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
Christiana Care Newark Campus is the only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center.
Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding ED.
Our Emergency Departments see approximately 195,000 patients annually, servicing an average of 500 patients per day in combined visits from all 3 departments.
There are 162 patient rooms, including state-of-the-art trauma resuscitation facilities between the 3 departments.
Upon successful program completion, you will be hired as a staff nurse in one of the 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare.
Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position.
Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position.
Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed.
The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire.
Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.
Submit a cover letter for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
Please address your Emergency Department Nurse Residency cover letter to Meghan Blomquist.
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Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact beanurse@christianacare.org [beanurse@christianacare.org]
It is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $38.61/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date: Aug 17, 2026
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ [https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/]
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