Nurse Residency Summer - Labor and Delivery Track

Summer 2027 Cohort | Christiana Care

Final date to receive applications:
December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program at Christiana Care, beginning July 19, 2027.

Christiana Care's Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, providing a structured and supportive transition from nursing student to professional RN.

• Increased clinical competency
• Reduced errors
• Lower self-reported stress
• Greater job satisfaction

At Christiana Care, we are committed to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency tracks designed to foster confidence, competence, and professional growth.

• Interactive classroom instruction
• Simulation-based education
• Peer support and networking
• Preceptor-led clinical training
• Professional development opportunities
• Evidence-based practice and critical thinking development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication training
• Quality and patient safety education

This comprehensive 26-week residency program.

• Labor & Delivery
• Perioperative Services
• OB High Risk
• Antenatal Care

Developed by Christiana Care Labor & Delivery nurses, the program is designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition into the L&D RN role. Following completion of the initial residency experience, participants continue to attend residency development sessions during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further enhance professional growth and clinical practice.

• Prior to the program start date, participants must:
  • Successfully pass the NCLEX
  • Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure
• Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:
  • Two years of employment with Christiana Care
  • A minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire
  • Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation

• 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
  • Holidays

This role is flat rate of $39.38/hr additional shift differentials may apply based on schedule and position requirements.

This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care’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.

Begin your Labor and Delivery nursing career with one of the region's most comprehensive nurse residency programs and gain the experience, mentorship, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in the OB/L&D environment at Christiana Care.