Operating Room & CVOR RN PAID Fellowship Program

Launch Your Operating Room or CVOR (Open Heart) Nursing Career with Christiana Hospital

Paid Operating Room & CVOR RN Fellowship Program

Location: Christiana Hospital Newark DE
Start Date: August 03 2026
Position Type: Full-Time/flex 36 hours per week

Step Into the Heart of Surgery. Shape the Future of Your Nursing Career.

Are you a Registered Nurse ready for an exciting career transformation Have you dreamed of working in the Operating Room (OR) or Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) but need specialized training and support to get there

Christiana Hospital is proud to offer our 26-week paid OR & CVOR RN Fellowship Program designed to develop confident highly skilled perioperative nurses. Candidates must be available and willing to train and work in either the Operating Room or CVOR. Final placement will be determined based on organizational needs clinical experience and overall best fit.

About the Fellowship Program

This immersive and structured program prepares nurses for success in one of the most dynamic areas of healthcare.

Program highlights include:

• Rotations across multiple surgical specialties

• Comprehensive perioperative didactic education

• Hands-on progressive clinical training

• Dedicated mentorship from experienced OR & CVOR nurses

• Gradual transition to independent RN practice

Upon completion fellows will be fully prepared to function independently as an Operating Room nurse and eligible transition to the CVOR team.

Why Christiana Hospital

• Delawares only Level I Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore

• Named one of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

• Three-time Magnet-designated for nursing excellence

• High-acuity innovative surgical services with robust learning opportunities

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

We invest in our nursesprofessionally and personally:

• Medical Dental & Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance and prepaid nursing education programs
• 403(b) with defined contribution retirement plans
• Annual membership and backup care services
• On-site fitness center wellness reimbursements and financial coaching
• Employee discounts on travel entertainment and lifestyle services

Shift & Schedule Expectations

• Fellowship Orientation:
  MondayFriday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
• Post-Orientation Schedule:
  Day/Evening

Includes occasional evenings nights weekends holidays and on-call assignments based on departmental 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

• Must be available to train and work in either Operating Room or CVOR

Program Commitment

Candidates must commit to continued employment following successful completion of the fellowship.

Your Surgical Career Begins Here

Take the next bold step in your nursing career with a health system that is nationally recognized nurse-driven and deeply committed to your success. Apply today and join Christiana Hospitalwhere expertise opportunity and purpose come together.

Christiana Hospital: Shaping the future of perioperative nursing.

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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