What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Residency Summer 2026- Labor and Delivery Track position at ChristianaCare?
Job Details
Application will be open until 11:59pm December 21st
Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program starting Summer 2026.
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.
Research validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:
This exciting curriculum integrates:
Upon successful program completion, participants will be hired as a staff nurse within the Labor and Delivery unit at ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
Requirements:
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.
Application will be open until 11:59pm December 21st
Calling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program starting Summer 2026.
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.
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
This exciting curriculum integrates:
- 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.
Upon successful program completion, participants will be hired as a staff nurse within the Labor and Delivery unit at ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
Requirements:
- Graduating from accredited nursing school before May 2026 (BSN Preferred)
- BLS required
- Less than 12 months experience from the programs' start date
- Delaware or Compact State licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Submit a cover letter for the Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
- Please address your Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Cover Letter to Gina Scott
- 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 an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
- Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical references completed through third party vendors HireVue and SkillSurvey (respectively).
- Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on January 5th.
- The required tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE January 5th in order to be considered.
- Digital real-time interviews will begin February 2026
- Offers to be made towards the end of February 2026.
- Nurse Residency Positions start mid-July 2026
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.
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.
Post End Date
Sep 2, 2025
EEO 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 visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
