Nurse Residency Summer 2027, Postpartum Track
ChristianaCare
About the Role
ChristianaCare is accepting applications for the Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program for the Summer 2027 cohort, beginning July 19, 2027. This program is designed for graduate nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of experience passionate about caring for mothers, newborns, and families.
Program Overview
The Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Nurse Residency Program supports registered nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs.
- Postpartum nurses assess and care for mother and newborn.
- They monitor the newborn's transition to extrauterine life.
- They provide education on newborn care and development.
- They support maternal recovery and postpartum health.
- They help families build confidence in caring for their newborn.
The program also includes experience in the Continuing Care Nursery, caring for newborns with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS), including:
- Ongoing assessment and monitoring
- Withdrawal management
- Medication administration
- Family education and support
Residency Curriculum
This intensive 24-week preceptor-led residency program includes:
- Postpartum clinical orientation
- Mother and newborn care training
- Continuing Care Nursery experience
- Specialty educational workshops
- Classroom instruction and simulation experiences
- Peer mentoring and support
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional development and leadership growth
Employment Commitment
Prior to the program start date, participants must:
- Successfully pass the NCLEX
- Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure
Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:
- Two years of employment with ChristianaCare
- A minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire
Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject to a repayment obligation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Applicants must:
- 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, including:
- Days
- Evenings
- Nights
- Weekends
- Holidays
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Cover letter expressing interest in the Postpartum Nurse Residency Program (addressed to Lesley Tepner)
- Current resume
- Unofficial nursing school transcript
Additional Required Assessments (details provided via email after qualification review):
- SkillSurvey Clinical References (two clinical instructors required)
- HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions
Both assessments must be completed before being considered for interviews.
Timeline
- December 17, 2026: Application deadline
- January 2027: Applications forwarded to residency coordinators for review
- February 2027: Digital live interviews begin
- Late February 2027: Offers extended
- July 19, 2027: Postpartum Nurse Residency Program start date