RN - Emergency Department (ED) Transition Program - February 2026 at Scripps Health

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient-Centered Care, Emergency Nursing, Clinical Training, eLearning, Simulation Learning, Interpersonal Skills, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, Nursing Program Completion, English Proficiency, Preceptorship Experience, Acute Care Experience, Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 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: February 9, 2026 - May 2, 2026 Program dates will be expanded for New Grad RNs: January 26, 2026 - June 13/July 11 - 2026 (varies depending on location) Application Period: October 12, 2025 - October 18, 2025 Interview Period: October 27, 2025 - November 21, 2025 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 January 26, 2026 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 list of hiring locations and associated eligibility criteria carefully. Ensure you confirm which location(s) you are eligible to apply for based on your candidate status (internal/external, experienced RN/New Grad RN). You will be asked to indicate your primary and secondary location preferences during the application process. Open to both internal and external candidates: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Accepting applications from Experienced RNs and New Grad RNs Open to internal candidates only: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Accepting applications from Experienced RNs and New Grad RNs Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Accepting applications from Experienced RNs and New Grad RNs Scripps Systemwide Services (SSRS) (Floats to all Scripps Emergency Department locations) Accepting applications from Experienced RNs only #LI-KL1 Minimum License/Certification Requirements: Current California RN license required before start date BLS 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: Experienced RN Requirement: 1 year of experience, preferably in an acute care (hospital), inpatient setting New Grad RN Requirement: New Grad RNs who have EMT, Paramedic, ED Tech, Corpsman, or Patient Care Assistant (in the ED setting) experience will be considered New Grads who have completed a preceptorship in an ED setting may be considered New 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 experience. Prefer New Grads to graduate at least 8 weeks prior to the program start date. All Candidates: Completion of an accredited nursing program Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English Excellent 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.

Responsibilities

The program facilitates the transition of experienced RNs and New Grads to an advanced beginner Emergency Nurse. Trainees will develop knowledge and skills to care for patients in the Emergency Department setting.