Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track 2026 (Wilmington & Newark)

Job Details 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. Our curriculum integrates: Lecture and simulation education Peer support Up to 16 weeks 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, will further develop you as a professional nurse and integral member of our caregiver team. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as an RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting the 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. Benefits We are a 4× recognized Magnet Status Hospital! Growth opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder. Robust benefits package, including medical, dental & eyecare starting day one; 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. Medical Units (subject to change) 3A: STAR Unit 3C: Medical Stepdown 4C: Medical Stepdown 5A: Medical Stepdown 6A: Medical Adult Care of the Elderly Surgical Units (subject to change) 4D: Surgical 4B: Urology/GYN/General Surgical 4W: Medical and Surgical (Wilmington) Requirements Graduating from an 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 Application Process In the section "My Experience" on the application, 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 Transcript (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 will 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. To be interviewed you must have completed: one audio on‑demand interview through Hey Milo and two clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey. Start Dates Summer 2026 Start Dates August 3rd August 17th August 31st (unavailable for internal promotions) Fall 2026 Start Date October 26th November 9th November 23rd December 7th January 4th, 2027 If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io . It is important to note that the Delaware license process may take 6‑8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the Delaware 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 per hour plus any applicable differentials. 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. Post End Date Jul 27, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Christiana Care Health System