RN - Emergency Department (ED) Transition Program - February 2027
Scripps Health · Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CORPORATE OFFICES
Applications for this program will be accepted by current Scripps Health employees 10/11/26 - 10/17/26. External candidates will have the opportunity to apply 10/11/26 - 10/13/26.
Important External Posting Note\: This job posting is scheduled to be available for the general public to apply to on 10/11/26, however it may not appear on the website until later in the morning due to system update times.
The Scripps Health Emergency Nursing Transition Program facilitates the transition of experienced RNs and New Grads 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 curriculum
- Lectures that generalize the didactic to the bedside
- Hands-on skills and simulation learning
- Clinical 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.
Core Program Dates\: 2/8/27 - 5/1/27
Expanded New Grad Program Dates\: 1/25/27 - 6/12/27-7/10/27 (varies depending on location)
Internal Application Period\: 10/11/26 - 10/17/26
External Application Period\: 10/11/26 - 10/13/26
Interview Period\: 10/26/26 - 11/20/26
Interviews\:
- Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to record a HireVue 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 1/25/27
- Must be willing to work a varied shift schedule during the program
- Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the program
- Must be available to complete the entire program - class attendance is mandatory
- NOTE\: There is no paid time off (PTO) allowed during the program
Please review the hiring locations and eligibility criteria below carefully. Confirm which location(s) you are eligible to apply for based on your candidate status (Internal/External and Experienced RN/New Grad RN). You will be asked to select your primary and secondary location preferences during the application process. Availability is subject to change.
- Open to both internal and external candidates\:
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas- Accepting applications from Experienced RNs & New Grads
- Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego- Accepting applications from Experienced RNs & New Grads
- Open to internal candidates only\:- Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista- Accepting applications from Experienced RNs & New Grads
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla- Accepting applications from Experienced RNs only
- Scripps Systemwide Services (SSRS) (Floats to all Scripps Emergency Department locations)- Accepting applications from Experienced RNs only
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