Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Fellowship

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Fellowship

Christiana Care is now hiring an Emergency Department Fellowship Track for experienced RNs. This paid fellowship track is designed to prepare RNs with 1+ year of Medical/Surgical or Step Down experience for a successful transition into the Emergency Department (ED). The track includes didactic training, hands‑on clinical training, and a comprehensive orientation to prepare fellows to function independently in all areas of the ED.

This fellowship is a paid track that prepares RNs with 1 year or more of Med/Surg or Step Down experience for a successful transition into the ED. It is open only to experienced RNs; new graduates will not be considered.

• Classroom sessions led by experienced ED educators and Emergency Department orientation modules from ENA via Learning Space
• Curriculum covering:
  • Emergency nursing principles and best practices
  • Management of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric emergencies
  • Advanced life support protocols (ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
  • Crisis resource management and team communication
  • Documentation standards in emergency care
• Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness

• Rotations through high‑acuity ED zones including trauma bays, fast‑track, and critical care pods
• Simulation‑based training for emergency scenarios, rapid response, and triage decision‑making
• IV insertion, airway management, trauma & wound care, and emergency medication administration
• Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned ED nurses
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other emergency care professionals

• Includes weekends and holidays, responsibilities per department guidelines
• We offer a variety of shift options.

• $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus for eligible external candidates for Overnight Shifts!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and pre‑paid options for select nursing programs
• 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
• membership with backup care services
• Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!

• BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Stepdown units
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self‑motivation
• Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a Level I Trauma Center

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Will obtain during orientation
• PALS – Will obtain during orientation
• TNCC – Will obtain during orientation or within 6 months following orientation.

$41.28/hr – $66.05/hr this range represents Christiana Care’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 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. Qualified applicants for open positions are considered 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.