Nurse Residency Spring 2026- Neonatal ICU Track
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Students graduating December 2025 or sooner - Join us on June 2,
2025 at our Newark Campus for a Nurse Residency Open House. Click
here: https://forms.office.com/r/sxJ3A4y6LY to register and for
more information. Application will be open until 11:59pm August
13th Calling all Senior Nurses, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is
time to apply for our Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Residency
Program starting Spring 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
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses
with under one year of experience through a nurse residency
specialty track. 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. The Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit Nurse Residency Program is a challenging
26-week program that integrates educational components with
preceptor-led clinical experiences in our Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit. In 2020 the NICU moved to a state-of-the-art
Women & Children’s building; highlights of the new building include
private patient rooms with rooming in capabilities for parents and
Couplet Care rooms that allow new mothers to remain close to their
NICU babies. The role of the NICU nurse has expanded to include the
care of postpartum mothers as part of ChristianaCare’ s cutting
edge Couplet Care Program. The 26-week preceptor led program is
followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and
12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members
of our caregiver team. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse
residency is geared toward the graduate nurse who has an interest
in critical care for the neonate. The ideal candidate will possess
inquisitive qualities and an ability to grasp critical thinking
concepts. This program was designed to allow for a smooth
transition from the role of GN to the RN role for those candidates
who qualify. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and
be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting
position. 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 March 2026 (BSN Preferred)
BLS required Less than 12 months experience from the programs'
start date Eligible for Delaware or Compact State licensure as a
Registered Nurse How to apply: Submit a cover letter for the
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Residency expressing your interest in
this specific program/specialty. Please address your cover letter
to Hillary Antolick . 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. What to
Expect After Application and Timeline: 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 August 25th. The
required tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE
August 25th in order to be considered. Digital real-time interviews
will begin end of September and run until mid-October Offers to be
made in mid-October. Nurse Residency Positions start mid-March 2026
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries,
please contact Lenny Merrick, the Nurse Residency recruiter at
Lynell.J.Merrick@christianacare.org It is important to note that
the DE licensing 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.
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