SAN DIEGO, USA
5 days ago
RN - Emergency Department (ED) Transition Program - June 2025

Scripps Health is: People who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone. People who want to play a vital role in the health and wellness of San Diego. Here, you’ll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare across the region. You will work in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

The Scripps Health Emergency Nursing Transition Program facilitates the transition of RNs and New Grad RNs with varied clinical backgrounds to an advanced beginner Emergency (ED/ER) Nurse.

During the program, trainees are supported as they develop knowledge and skills to care for the challenging and varied population of patients that seek care in the Emergency Department setting. The classroom portion is system-wide. Positions and clinical training are site-based.

The program utilizes four teaching modalities:

eLearning – Scripps specific modules and modules based on the Emergency Nursing Association core curriculumLectures that generalize the didactic to the bedsideHands-on skills and simulation learningClinical orientation with trained preceptors in the Emergency Departments across the system

At the end of the program, trainees will transition to a full-time position on their unit. Additionally, trainees should expect to work the night shift on their unit after the completion of the program unless otherwise specified by the hiring leader.

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 23, 2025
(Program dates will be expanded for New Grad RNs)

Application Period: February 16, 2025 - February 22, 2025

Interview Period: March 3, 2025 - March 28, 2025

Interviews:

Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to record a Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview. The link to complete the video interview expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the emailed invitation
Hiring leaders will review these videos and invite selected candidates to schedule a live interview during the interview period.

Selected Candidates:

New hires, rehires, and all New Grad RNs must be available to start on May 19, 2025
Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the programMust be available to complete the entire program - class attendance is mandatoryNOTE: There is no paid time off (PTO) allowed during the program

Please review the list below of the locations who are hiring. All locations listed will be accepting applications from both experienced RNs and New Grad RNs. The only exception is Encinitas - they will be considering experienced RNs and internal RN New Grads only.

You will be asked for your primary and secondary location preferences during the application process.

Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaScripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoScripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

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Scripps Health is: People who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone. People who want to play a vital role in the health and wellness of San Diego. Here, you’ll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare across the region. You will work in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

The Scripps Health Emergency Nursing Transition Program facilitates the transition of RNs and New Grad RNs with varied clinical backgrounds to an advanced beginner Emergency (ED/ER) Nurse.

During the program, trainees are supported as they develop knowledge and skills to care for the challenging and varied population of patients that seek care in the Emergency Department setting. The classroom portion is system-wide. Positions and clinical training are site-based.

The program utilizes four teaching modalities:

eLearning – Scripps specific modules and modules based on the Emergency Nursing Association core curriculumLectures that generalize the didactic to the bedsideHands-on skills and simulation learningClinical orientation with trained preceptors in the Emergency Departments across the system

At the end of the program, trainees will transition to a full-time position on their unit. Additionally, trainees should expect to work the night shift on their unit after the completion of the program unless otherwise specified by the hiring leader.

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 23, 2025
(Program dates will be expanded for New Grad RNs)

Application Period: February 16, 2025 - February 22, 2025

Interview Period: March 3, 2025 - March 28, 2025

Interviews:

Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to record a Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview. The link to complete the video interview expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the emailed invitation
Hiring leaders will review these videos and invite selected candidates to schedule a live interview during the interview period.

Selected Candidates:

New hires, rehires, and all New Grad RNs must be available to start on May 19, 2025
Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the programMust be available to complete the entire program - class attendance is mandatoryNOTE: There is no paid time off (PTO) allowed during the program

Please review the list below of the locations who are hiring. All locations listed will be accepting applications from both experienced RNs and New Grad RNs. The only exception is Encinitas - they will be considering experienced RNs and internal RN New Grads only.

You will be asked for your primary and secondary location preferences during the application process.

Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaScripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoScripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

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Minimum License/Certification Requirements:

Current California RN license required before start dateBLS for Health Care Provider, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association required before start date
NRP required within 6 months of hire (applicable to Chula Vista employees only)

Minimum Experience/Education/Skills Requirements:

RNs with 1 year of experience in an acute care (hospital), inpatient setting New Grad RNs who have EMT, Paramedic, ED Tech, Corpsman, or Patient Care Assistant (in the ED setting) experience will be consideredNew Grads who have completed a preceptorship in an ED setting will be consideredNew Grads must have graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months at time of application (or will soon graduate) and have 6 months or less of paid RN experienceMust be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

BSN preferred

On-Demand Video Interview Requirement

To be considered for this program all qualified candidates are required to submit an application and record a HireVue/Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview.

Qualified candidates will receive the invitation to complete this video interview shortly after submitting an initial application.The video link expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the email invitation.This is your first impression to our hiring leaders, therefore it is very important to treat this like a real interview. A few helpful tips:
Dress appropriately – professional dress attire is preferred.Ensure your environment is free from any audio or visual distractions and lighting is good.Review your video prior to submitting to ensure sound and visual are coming in clear.DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE FROM HIREVUE/MODERN HIRE EMAILS – doing so will prevent this video requirement invitation from being sent to you and automatically disqualify you from being considered.

Minimum License/Certification Requirements:

Current California RN license required before start dateBLS for Health Care Provider, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association required before start date
NRP required within 6 months of hire (applicable to Chula Vista employees only)

Minimum Experience/Education/Skills Requirements:

RNs with 1 year of experience in an acute care (hospital), inpatient setting New Grad RNs who have EMT, Paramedic, ED Tech, Corpsman, or Patient Care Assistant (in the ED setting) experience will be consideredNew Grads who have completed a preceptorship in an ED setting will be consideredNew Grads must have graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months at time of application (or will soon graduate) and have 6 months or less of paid RN experienceMust be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

BSN preferred

On-Demand Video Interview Requirement

To be considered for this program all qualified candidates are required to submit an application and record a HireVue/Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview.

Qualified candidates will receive the invitation to complete this video interview shortly after submitting an initial application.The video link expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the email invitation.This is your first impression to our hiring leaders, therefore it is very important to treat this like a real interview. A few helpful tips:
Dress appropriately – professional dress attire is preferred.Ensure your environment is free from any audio or visual distractions and lighting is good.Review your video prior to submitting to ensure sound and visual are coming in clear.DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE FROM HIREVUE/MODERN HIRE EMAILS – doing so will prevent this video requirement invitation from being sent to you and automatically disqualify you from being considered.
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