Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)
BLS required
Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state
How to apply
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 Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
Please address your cover letters to either Cheryl Muffley (Medical) or Debbie Lykens (Surgical)
Resume
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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.
What to Expect After Application:
Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical references
Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators
Offers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed.
We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!
To be interviewed you must have completed:
One video on-demand interview through Hey Milo and have Two
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insurancePaid time offParental leave
Additional Information
Job Details
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 to register and for more information.
Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track for both Newark and Wilmington Campuses!
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.
Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:
Increase in competency
Reduction of error
Reduced self-reported stress
Increase in job satisfaction
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This exciting curriculum integrates:
Lecture and simulation education
Peer support
Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
Our medical and surgical nursing units at Newark and Wilmington campuses serve an adolescent/adult/geriatric population with a wide variety of complex diagnoses and surgical procedures. Nurses having successfully completed the residency will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The preceptor led program followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
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 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.
What we have to offer to you:
- We are a 4x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!
- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
- We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials, tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.
- Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.
Currently, the following Medical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):
Medical Units
3A: STAR Unit
3C: Medical Stepdown
4C: Medical Stepdown
5A: Medical Stepdown
6A: Medical Adult Care of the Elderly
5N: Medical Telemetry (Wilmington)
Currently, the following Surgical units are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):
Surgical Units
4D: Surgical
4B: Urology/GYN/General Surgical
7S: Joint Replacement Center (Wilmington)
4W: Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)
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