Labor and Delivery Nurse Resident
Christiana Hospital
Labor and Delivery 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 registered nurse looking to launch your career in Labor & Delivery? Apply today for the Labor & Delivery Nurse Residency Program at ChristianaCare, beginning July 19, 2027.
ChristianaCare's Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs, providing a structured and supportive transition from nursing student to professional RN.
Research shows that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program can lead to:
At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency tracks designed to foster confidence, competence, and professional growth.
The residency curriculum combines:
This comprehensive 26-week residency program combines structured education with hands-on clinical experiences across four Labor & Delivery specialty areas:
Developed by ChristianaCare Labor & Delivery nurses, the program is designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition into the L&D RN role.
Following completion of the initial residency experience, participants continue to attend residency development sessions during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further enhance professional growth and clinical practice.
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
Additional Required Assessments
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 complete additional assessments) Applications will be forwarded to residency coordinators for review
February 2027 - Digital live interviews begin
Late February 2027 - Offers extended to selected candidates
July 19. 2027 - Labor and Delivery 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 Labor and Delivery 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 OB/L&D environment at ChristianaCare
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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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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