Medical​/Surgical Nurse Resident in Newark, DE

Overview

The Christiana Care Nurse Residency Program is an accredited Practice Transition Program that supports registered nurses with less than one year of experience in both the Newark and Wilmington campuses.

The curriculum integrates lecture and simulation education, peer support, and up to 16 weeks of preceptor‑led clinical experiences designed to foster critical thinking, evidence‑based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development. The program continues with residency meetings at months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop participants as professional nurses and integral members of the caregiver team.

Christiana Care is a nationally recognized Magnet hospital. Benefits include a robust package with medical, dental, and eyecare coverage starting day one, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursements, and discounts on multiple services and events.

Compensation is a flat rate of $38.61 per hour plus applicable differentials.

Medical Units:

• 3A: STAR Unit
• 3C:
  Medical Stepdown
• 4C:
  Medical Stepdown
• 5A:
  Medical Stepdown
• 6A:
  Medical Adult Care of the Elderly

Surgical Units:

• 4D:
  Surgical
• 4B:
  Urology/GYN/General Surgical
• 4W:
  Medical and Surgical (Wilmington)

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing school (BSN preferred)
• BLS certification required
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
• Eligibility for a Delaware RN license or a multi‑state RN from a compact state

This is a flat rate position; the base rate is $38.61 per hour plus any applicable differentials. The actual salary will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience.

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.