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Description
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program
Summer 2027 Cohort | ChristianaCare
Application Deadline:
December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new RN looking to launch your career in emergency nursing? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program , beginning
July 19, 2027
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, reflecting our commitment to developing highly skilled, confident, and successful nurses.
Why Choose a Nurse Residency Program?
Research demonstrates that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program can lead to:
Increased clinical competency
Reduced medical errors
Lower self-reported stress
Greater job satisfaction
At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs designed to foster professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence.
Program Overview
The
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program
is a comprehensive
26-week program
that combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on clinical training.
Residents work side-by-side with experienced emergency nurses while developing the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to thrive in a fast-paced emergency care environment.
Designed by ChristianaCare Emergency Department nurses, this residency provides a structured transition from Graduate Nurse (GN) to Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN). Following orientation, residents continue their professional growth through residency meetings during months
8, 10, and 12 .
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a Staff Nurse role within one of ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments.
Emergency Department Locations
ChristianaCare operates three Emergency Departments:
ChristianaCare Newark Campus
ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus
Middletown Emergency Department
Emergency Services Highlights
Newark Campus is the only
Level I Adult Trauma Center
between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Wilmington Campus is a
Level III Adult Trauma Center .
Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding emergency department.
The three departments collectively care for approximately
195,000 patients annually .
Emergency teams serve an average of
500 patients per day .
Across all locations, there are
162 patient treatment rooms , including advanced trauma and resuscitation facilities.
Residency Curriculum
Residents participate in:
Classroom and simulation-based education
Peer support and mentoring
Preceptor-led clinical experiences
Evidence-based practice training
Critical thinking development
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Communication and leadership development
Quality and patient safety education
Professional growth opportunities
Employment Commitment
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 ChristianaCare
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 .
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
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
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Required Documents
Cover letter expressing your interest in the
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program
Please address your letter to
Meghan Blomquist
Current resume
Unofficial nursing school transcript
Additional Required Assessments
If it's determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive separate emails from third-party vendors and additional instruction on how to complete the following assessments:
SkillSurvey Clinical References
Two clinical instructors are required to be entered
References are not needed at the time of application submission but must be entered in enough time for your instructors to respond prior to application deadline
Qualified candidates will receive instructions to submit contact information for clinical instructors
HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions
Completion of audio interview question is required
Instructions will be provided via email after qualification review
Both the SkillSurvey and HeyMilo assessments must be completed before a candidate can be considered for interviews.
What to Expect After Applying and Timeline
Qualified candidates will receive communication from the Talent Acquisition Team regarding required next steps, including:
Hey Milo Audio Questions
SkillSurvey
clinical reference submission
December 17, 2026
- Application deadline
January 2027 -
Eligible candidates
(Candidates who have provided all required documents and completed all assessment tasks)
applications and packages will be forwarded to residency coordinators for review
February 2027 -
Digital live interviews begin
Late February 2027 -
Offers extended to selected candidates
July 19. 2027
- Emergency Room Nurse Residency Program start date
Important Delaware Licensure Information
The Delaware RN licensure process may take
6 to 8 weeks
to complete. Delays in obtaining licensure may affect your ability to begin employment as scheduled if an offer is extended.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin fingerprinting and background check requirements immediately after submitting their application and to review licensure requirements through the Delaware Board of Nursing or their Compact State licensing board.
Questions?
For application assistance or program-related questions, please contact:
Begin your Emergency Room 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 ED environment at ChristianaCare
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $39.38/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’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.
