RN - Emergency Department Transition Program - Chula Vista - February 2027

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.

This opportunity is located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. We are accepting applications from candidates 10/28/26 - 10/30/26.

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

Application Period: 10/28/26 - 10/30/26

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. Extension requests are not guaranteed. Please be prepared to record and submit the recorded interview within 72 hours of originally applying.
• 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

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

Minimum Experience/Education/Skills Requirements

• Experienced RN Requirement:
• 1 year of experience, preferably in an acute care (hospital), inpatient setting
• New Grad RN Requirements:
• 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 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 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.

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