Critical Care Nurse Residency Program

4 weeks ago


Elk Mills, Maryland, United States ChristianaCare Full time
Critical Care Nurse Residency Program

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Resident for a nursing job in Elk Mills, Maryland.

The Critical Care Nurse Residency Program is a 26-week program designed to provide new graduate nurses with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a critical care environment.

The program includes:

  • Lecture and simulation education
  • Peer support
  • Preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development

Residents will complete 5-6 weeks of intensive preceptor-led training on a stepdown unit, followed by up to 18 weeks of clinical training in their ICU of hire.

Participating units may include:

  • Surgical ICU (Shock/Trauma),
  • Neuro ICU
  • Medical ICU
  • Cardiovascular ICU
  • Wilmington campus ICU (Medical/Surgical combination)

The 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 validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:

  • increase in competency
  • reduction of error
  • reduced self-reported stress
  • increased job satisfaction

Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.

Requirements:

  • Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (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
  • Working, clinical, or shadow experience in Critical Care is preferred

How to apply:

  • In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.
  • Submit a cover letter for the Critical Care Pathway Nurse Residency Track expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
  • Please address your cover letter to Tara Miles.
  • Resume
  • Transcript (unofficial)
  • Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from Skill Survey (an outside vendor) for you to provide us with your clinical instructors' information.

What to Expect After Application:

  • Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical references
  • Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.
  • All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.
  • Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.
  • Offers to be made beginning March 2025.


If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at

It is important to note that the DE licensure 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.

ChristianaCare Job ID #JR74521. Posted job title: Summer 2025 Nurse Residency: Critical Care Pathway

About ChristianaCare

Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.

From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Cancelation protection
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program


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