Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track Fall 2026

Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program:
Progressive Care Track! This is a rolling application available for all start dates.

The Christiana Care 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.

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.

The progressive care nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training on our intermediate or transitional level step-down units at our Newark or Wilmington campuses. The nurse resident completes preceptor-led training followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team.

Upon completion of this program, participants will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment, bridging care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit.

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 the Christiana Care will be signed. The agreement requires completion of a two years with the requirement to remain on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months.

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.

5E:
Heart Failure (December Dates Only)

3C:
Intermediate Medical Unit

• Graduating from accredited 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 RN license 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.

We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!

One audio on-demand interview through Hey Milo and have both clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.

• You will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team regarding next steps, which may include:
  • A Hey Milo video interview (required even if you have previously completed a Hire Vue interview).
  • Clinical reference requests through Skill Survey
    . Current Christiana Care caregivers should monitor their work email inbox for the Skill Survey invitation.
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