RN - Emergency Department (ED) Transition Program - February 2027

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers. 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 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. 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 1/25/27Must be willing to work a varied shift schedule during the programMust 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 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 EncinitasAccepting applications from Experienced RNs & New GradsScripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoAccepting applications from Experienced RNs & New GradsOpen to internal candidates only:Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula VistaAccepting applications from Experienced RNs & New GradsScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaAccepting applications from Experienced RNs onlyScripps Systemwide Services (SSRS) (Floats to all Scripps Emergency Department locations)Accepting applications from Experienced RNs only 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 dateNRP required within 6 months of hire (applicable to Chula Vista employees only) Minimum Experience/Education/Skills Requirements Experienced RN Requirement:1 year of experience, preferably in an acute care (hospital), inpatient settingNew Grad RN Requirements: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 may be consideredNew Grads must have completed/graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months at time of application (or will soon graduate) and have 6 months or less of paid RN experience.Prefer New Grads to graduate at least 8 weeks prior to the program start date.All Candidates:Completion of an accredited nursing programMust 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. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour