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Newark and Sherwood, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Application Deadline: December 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Are you a senior nursing student, recent nursing graduate, or new RN with a passion for critical care? ChristianaCare is now accepting applications for the
Critical Care Pathway Nurse Residency Track, beginning 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, providing a structured and supportive transition from nursing school to professional practice.
Research demonstrates that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program leads to:
At ChristianaCare, we are committed to supporting nurses with less than one year of experience through specialty-focused residency programs designed to promote confidence, clinical excellence, and long-term career success.
The Critical Care Pathway Nurse Residency Track is designed to prepare new graduate nurses for successful careers in intensive care nursing through a structured, progressive learning experience.
Residents begin with 5 to 6 weeks of intensive preceptor-led training on a stepdown unit, supported by mentorship from the Critical Care Nurse Residency Coordinator. This foundational experience focuses on developing:
Following stepdown training, residents transition into their ICU placement and complete up to 18 additional weeks of specialty critical care orientation within their unit of hire.
For external candidates and internal caregivers seeking placement in a different unit, a secondary interview with ICU leadership will occur during the final week of stepdown training. Candidates will have opportunities to participate in shadow experiences within critical care units across ChristianaCare's Newark, Wilmington, and Cecil campuses before the interview process.
The residency includes up to 26 weeks of preceptor-led clinical training, followed by ongoing residency seminars throughout the first year of practice.
Participating Critical Care Units
Potential ICU placements include:
Unit placement is determined through the residency selection and interview process.
The program combines:
Prior to the program start date, participants must:
Upon hire, 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
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
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 that 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 - Critical Care 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 Critical Care 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 ICU 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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Dec 18, 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 visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
