Job Details
Launch Your OR Nursing Career with Christiana Wilmington Hospital’s Paid Fellowship Program!
Location: Christiana Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, DE
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time/flex (36 hours/week)
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to take your career in a bold new direction? Do you dream of becoming an Operating Room Nurse but need the training and experience to get there?
Christiana Wilmington Hospital is offering a unique opportunity to join our Operating Room Nurse Fellowship Program — a 24-26-week paid orientation designed to prepare you for a successful transition into the OR.
💼 About the Fellowship
This immersive program includes:
Rotations across all surgical specialties
Perioperative didactic coursework
Hands-on clinical training
Mentorship from experienced OR nurses
By the end of the fellowship, you’ll be fully prepared to function independently as an Operating Room RN.
🏥 Why ChristianaCare Hospital?
Delaware’s only Level I Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals
Magnet®-designated for nursing excellence — three times!
Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics
We care for our caregivers with:
Tuition assistance and pre-paid nursing programs
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting Day 1
403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
Annual Care.com membership + backup care services
On-site gym, wellness reimbursements, and financial mentoring
Exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!
Shift Details
Orientation: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Post-orientation: Day/Evening shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call per department needs.
✅ Qualifications
BSN preferred (or commitment to obtain within 3 years)
BLS certification required
Must meet one of the following:
Minimum 2 years RN experience (Med/Surg or Stepdown preferred)
Minimum 2 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist + RN program completion
📌 Commitment
A work commitment is required following successful completion of the fellowship.
Ready to take the leap into the OR?
Join a team that’s committed to your growth, your future, and your success. Apply today and become part of a nationally recognized health system that invests in YOU.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
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
Nov 30, 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/