Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program

Summer 2027 Cohort | ChristianaCare

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.

Why Complete a Nurse Residency Program?

Research shows that participation in a structured, accredited nurse residency program can lead to:

• Increased clinical competency
• Reduced errors
• Lower self-reported stress
• Greater job satisfaction

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.

Program Highlights

The residency curriculum combines:

• Interactive classroom instruction
• Simulation-based education
• Peer support and networking
• Preceptor-led clinical training
• Professional development opportunities
• Evidence-based practice and critical thinking development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication training
• Quality and patient safety education

Program Overview

This comprehensive 26-week residency program combines structured education with hands-on clinical experiences across four Labor & Delivery specialty areas:

• Labor & Delivery
• Perioperative Services
• OB High Risk
• Antenatal Care

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.

Employment Commitment

Prior to the program start date, participants must:

• Successfully pass the NCLEX
• Obtain Delaware RN licensure or Compact State RN licensure

Upon hire, nurse residents will sign a commitment agreement requiring:

• Two years of employment with ChristianaCare
• A minimum of 15 months on the original unit of hire

Individuals who do not fulfill this commitment may be subject up to a $10,000 repayment obligation.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program before June 2027 (BSN preferred)
• Hold or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Have less than 12 months of RN experience by the program start date
• Hold a Delaware RN license or Compact State RN license before the start date
• Be willing and able to work all shifts, including:
  • Days
  • Evenings
  • Nights
  • Weekends
  • Holidays

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents with your application:

Required Documents

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency Program
  • Please address your letter to Gina Scott
• Current resume
• Unofficial nursing school transcript

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

• Two clinical instructors are required to be entered
• References are not needed at the time of application submission but must be entered in enough time for your instructors to respond prior to application deadline
• Qualified candidates will receive instructions to submit contact information for clinical instructors

HeyMilo Audio Interview Questions

• Completion of audio interview question is required

• Instructions will be provided via email after qualification review

Both the SkillSurvey and HeyMilo assessments must be completed before a candidate can be considered for interviews.

What to Expect After Applying and Timeline

Qualified candidates will receive communication from the Talent Acquisition Team regarding required next steps, including:

• Hey Milo Audio Questions
• SkillSurvey clinical reference submission

December 17, 2026 - Application deadline

January 2027 - Applications forwarded to residency coordinators for review

February 2027 - Digital live interviews begin

Late February 2026 - Offers extended to selected candidates

July 19. 2027 - Postpartum Nurse Residency Program start date

Important Delaware Licensure Information

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:

beanurse@christianacare.org

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 ICU environment at ChristianaCare