Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track

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.

• Graduate from an 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

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as an 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 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 3‑time recognized Magnet Status Hospital!
• Growth opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
• We offer a robust benefits package: medical, dental & eye care, gener“ouss 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.

Newark:

• 2B:
  Transitional Neuro Unit
• 3C:
  Intermediate Medical Unit
• 3D:
  Transitional Medical Unit
• 4E:
  Cardiac Stepdown

• 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 Progressive Care Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
• Please address your cover letter to Carolyn Gutzmirtl.
• Resume and Transcript (unofficial) as required.
• 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 an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors' information.

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

To be interviewed you must have completed one video on‑demand interview through Hire Vue and have both clinical instructor references completed.

• Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps,…