Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track 2026 (Wilmington & Newark) Fall 2026
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
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!
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 Christiana Care will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within Christiana Care and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire.
Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
- We are a 4xrecognized 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.
Medical Units
- 3A: STAR Unit
- 3C:
Medical Stepdown - 4C:
Medical Stepdown - 5A:
Medical Stepdown - 6A:
Medical Adult Care of the Elderly - 6B:
Medical - 6W:
Rehabilitation (Wilmington) - 5N:
Medical Telemetry (Nights Only) (Wilmington)
Surgical Units
- 4D:
Surgical - 4B:
Urology/GYN/General Surgical - 7E:
Spine and Surgical Unit - 4W:
Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)
- 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
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts (day, evening, and overnight), including weekends and holidays, during and after the residency program, based on unit staffing and operational needs.
October 26th
November 9th
November 23rd
December 7th
January 4th, 2027
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.
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