Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track - Newark - ChristianaCare

    ChristianaCare
    ChristianaCare Newark

    6 days ago

    Description
    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

    3B: Medical

    3C: Medical Stepdown

    4C: Medical Stepdown

    5C: Medical Teaching

    5D: Medical Stroke Overflow

    6A: Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)

    6B: Medical

    3M/1M Observation (Wilmington)

    6W: Rehab (Wilmington)

    Currently, the following

    Surgical units

    are available ( units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):

    Surgical Units

    2C: Ortho Neuro Trauma

    4B: Urology/Gyn

    4D: Surgical

    4W: Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)


    Requirements:
    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

    Transcrip t (unofficial)

    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 HireVue and have both clinical instructor references completed.

    Spring 2026 Start Dates
    March 2nd
    March 16th
    March 30th
    April 13th
    April 27th

    Summer 2026 Start Dates
    May 27th
    June 8th
    June 22nd
    July 8th
    July 20
    August 3rd
    August 17th
    August 31st

    If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at

    .


    It is important to note that the DE license 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 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.

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