Registered Nurse (RN) Christiana Emergency Department Fellowship

Emergency Department Fellowship Track for Experienced RNs ChristianaCare, Newark Campus

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Do you aspire to become an Emergency Department Nurse but need the training and experience to get there? Join Christiana's Emergency Department and become part of a team that supports your professional growth every step of the way.

Christiana Hospital is designated by the state of Delaware and is verified by the American College of Surgeons as the state's only Level 1 trauma center for both adults and children. This is the highest capability possible for a trauma center.

About the Fellowship

This is a paid fellowship track designed to prepare RNs with 1 year plus of Medical/Surgical or Step Down experience for a successful transition into the Emergency Department (ED). The track includes:

• Didactic Training
• Classroom sessions led by experienced ED educators and Emergency Department ED Orientation Modules from ENA via Learning Space
• Curriculum covering:
  • Emergency nursing principles and best practices
  • Management of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric emergencies
  • Advanced life support protocols (ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
  • Crisis resource management and team communication
  • Documentation standards in emergency care
• Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness

• Hands-On Clinical Training
• Rotations through high-acuity ED zones including trauma bays, fast-track, and critical care pods
• Simulation-based training for emergency scenarios, rapid response, and triage decision-making
• IV insertion, airway management, trauma & wound care, and emergency medication administration
• Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned ED nurses
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other emergency care professionals

Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to function independently in all areas of the ED.

Note: This opportunity is only open to experienced RNs. New graduates will not be considered.

Shift Requirements

• Includes weekends and holidays, responsibilities per department guidelines
• We offer a variety of shift options.

What We Offer

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible external candidates for Overnight Shifts!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and pre-paid options for select nursing programs
• 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
• Care.com membership with backup care services
• Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!

Qualifications

• BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Stepdown units
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation
• Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a Level I Trauma Center

Certifications

• BLS Required
• ACLS Will obtain during orientation
• PALS Will obtain during orientation
• TNCC Will obtain during orientation or within 6 months following orientation.

Ready to grow your nursing career in a nationally recognized health system?

Apply now to join our Emergency Department Fellowship and make a difference every day.

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37This 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.