Nurse Resident – Progressive Care

Job Description

Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track Fall 2026 | ChristianaCare

The Tone:
This is an early career nurse residency program at ChristianaCare, located at both the Newark and Wilmington campuses in Delaware. ChristianaCare is a 4x recognized Magnet Status Hospital, firmly committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience. This accredited residency program provides a structured and comprehensive pathway for new nurses to increase competency, reduce errors, reduce self-reported stress, and increase job satisfaction. The role matters by fostering professional development and building a strong foundation for nursing practice in progressive care units, ensuring high-quality care for medically complex patients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Newark, DE & Wilmington, DE
• Pay: $39.38 hourly
• Mission: To build a strong foundation for nursing practice in a challenging progressive care environment, bridging care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Educate: Complete a comprehensive curriculum integrating lecture, simulation education, and peer support to enhance nursing skills.
• Clinician: Participate in up to 16 weeks of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to develop critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Caregiver: Provide direct patient care on intermediate or transitional level step-down units at either the Newark or Wilmington campuses.
• Develop: Engage in ongoing residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to continuously foster professional growth and integration into the caregiver team.
• Bridge: Transition medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit, building a strong foundation for practice in a challenging environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Career professional graduating from an accredited nursing school.
• Experience: Possess less than 12 months of nursing experience by the program’s start date.
• Skills: Hold current BLS certification; obtain a Delaware RN license (or compact state license) prior to starting the position; be willing and able to work all shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, based on unit needs.
• Bonus: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.