Nurse Resident
Christiana Hospital
Nurse Resident
Christiana Hospital
Nonprofit teaching health system with hospitals
Application Deadline: December 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new RN looking to begin your career in neonatal critical care? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Residency Program, starting 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, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in nursing education and professional development.
Research shows that nurses who complete a structured, accredited residency program experience:
At ChristianaCare, we are dedicated to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through a specialty-focused residency pathway that promotes professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence.
The NICU Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 26-week program that combines classroom learning, simulation-based training, and preceptor-led clinical experiences within our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Located in ChristianaCare's state-of-the-art Women & Children's Building, the NICU features:
Following the initial residency experience, participants continue their professional development through residency sessions during months 8, 10, and 12.
This program is designed for graduate nurses who are passionate about neonatal critical care and possess strong critical thinking abilities, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
Participants will benefit from:
Prior to the program start date, participants must:
Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:
Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation.
Applicants must:
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Required Documents
If it's determined that you meet the minimum qualifications will receive separate emails from third-party vendors and additional instruction on how to complete the following:
SkillSurvey Clinical References
HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions
Both the SkillSurvey and HeyMilo assessments must be completed before a candidate can be considered for interviews.
Qualified candidates will receive communication from the Talent Acquisition Team regarding required next steps, including:
December 17, 2026 - Application deadline
January 2027 - Eligible candidates (Candidates who have provided all required documents and completed all additional assessments) will be forwarded to the residency coordinators for review
February 2027 - Digital live interviews begin
Late February 2027 - Offers extended to selected candidates
July 19. 2027 - Neonatal ICU Nurse Residency Program start date
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 Mother/Baby 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 NICU 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.
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Dec 17, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Nonprofit teaching health system with hospitals
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system in Delaware that operates hospitals, primary and outpatient care, home health, urgent care, a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III NICU, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women’s health. It uses the Center for Virtual Health to provide telemedicine and coordinates care across its facilities as part of a population-health and value-based approach. It stands out through its large, integrated network, specialized care centers, teaching and research activities, and IT-enabled operations. Its goal is to improve health outcomes, expand access to high-quality care, and lower costs by integrating services and advancing research and education.
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