Nurse Residency Summer 2027
ChristianaCare
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Operating Room Nurse Residency Program
Summer 2027 Cohort
Application Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Program Overview
The Operating Room Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week training program designed to prepare new graduate nurses for a career in perioperative nursing. Residents will become members of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Residency Focus Areas
- Principles of perioperative nursing
- Surgical procedures and patient care
- Operating room workflows and safety standards
- Sterile technique and infection prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
Learning Modalities
- Classroom instruction
- Simulation-based education
- Hands-on clinical experiences
- Preceptor-led orientation
- Skills validation and competency assessments
Curriculum Benefits
- Lecture and simulation-based learning
- Peer support and networking
- Preceptor-guided clinical training
- Evidence-based practice education
- Critical thinking development
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Patient safety and quality improvement training
- Professional development opportunities
Employment Commitment
- 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.
Minimum 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, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Required Documents for Application
- Cover letter expressing interest (address to Karen Brady)
- Current resume
- Unofficial nursing school transcript
Additional Required Assessments (for qualified candidates)
- SkillSurvey Clinical References (Instructions to be provided via email)
- HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions (Instructions to be provided via email)
Timeline
- December 17, 2026: Application deadline
- January 2027: Eligible candidates' applications forwarded for review
- February 2027: Digital live interviews begin
- Late February 2027: Offers extended
- July 19, 2027: Operating Room Nurse Residency Program start date
Important Delaware Licensure Information
The Delaware RN licensure process may take 6 to 8 weeks. Applicants are encouraged to begin fingerprinting and background check requirements immediately after submitting their application.