Operating Room & CVOR RN PAID Fellowship Program

Launch Your Operating Room or CVOR (Open Heart) Nursing Career with Christiana Hospital

Paid Operating Room & CVOR RN Fellowship Program

Location: Christiana Hospital – Newark, DE
Start Date: August 03, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time/flex | 36 hours per week

Step Into the Heart of Surgery. Shape the Future of Your Nursing Career.

Are you a Registered Nurse ready for an exciting career transformation ? Have you dreamed of working in the Operating Room (OR) or Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) but need specialized training and support to get there?

Christiana Hospital is proud to offer our 26-week paid OR & CVOR RN Fellowship Program , designed to develop confident, highly skilled perioperative nurses. Candidates must be available and willing to train and work in either the Operating Room or CVOR . Final placement will be determined based on organizational needs, clinical experience, and overall best fit.

About the Fellowship Program

This immersive and structured program prepares nurses for success in one of the most dynamic areas of healthcare.

Program highlights include:

• Rotations across multiple surgical specialties

• Comprehensive perioperative didactic education

• Hands-on, progressive clinical training

• Dedicated mentorship from experienced OR & CVOR nurses

• Gradual transition to independent RN practice

Upon completion, fellows will be fully prepared to function independently as an Operating Room nurse, and eligible transition to the CVOR team .

Why Christiana Hospital?

• Delaware’s only Level I Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore

• Named one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

• Three-time Magnet®-designated for nursing excellence

• High-acuity, innovative surgical services with robust learning opportunities

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

We invest in our nurses—professionally and personally:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and prepaid nursing education programs
• 403(b) with defined contribution retirement plans
• Annual Care.com membership and backup care services
• On-site fitness center, wellness reimbursements, and financial coaching
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and lifestyle services

Shift & Schedule Expectations

• Fellowship Orientation:
  Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Post-Orientation Schedule:
  Day/Evening

Includes occasional evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments based on departmental needs.

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Qualifications

• BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)

• BLS certification required

• Must meet one of the following:

  • Minimum 2 years RN experience (Med/Surg or Stepdown preferred)

  • Minimum 2 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist + RN program completion

• Must be available to train and work in either Operating Room or CVOR

Program Commitment

Candidates must commit to continued employment following successful completion of the fellowship.

Your Surgical Career Begins Here

Take the next bold step in your nursing career with a health system that is nationally recognized, nurse-driven, and deeply committed to your success. Apply today and join Christiana Hospital—where expertise, opportunity, and purpose come together.

Christiana Hospital: Shaping the future of perioperative nursing.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05

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.