STAFF NURSE DOU Transition Fellowship

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe therapeutic care for patients

• Assessment

• Planning

• Implementation

• Evaluation

• Utilizes the nursing process to identify and meet educational and discharge needs of the patients.

RN Transitional Fellowship - Surgery

Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center

Start Date: August 3, 2026

Our transitional fellowship programs have been created to assist in the professional development of nurses who have not worked in acute care, have had a break from acute care or are seeking to change specialties in nursing. Please read the specific requirements in the job posting as requirements may vary.

Positions are limited and early application is encouraged.

Application period is open March 1st, 2026 12:05 am through March 8, 2026 12:05 am ( ONLY ).

Applications must be received by the deadline no exceptions.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1+ years of RN experience

• Registered Nurse with current California License required

• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 30 Days

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS, within 30 Days

• Additional Certifications to be required based on department requirements.

• Must be able to complete entire program with perfect attendance record

• Must be able to work 3 days per week after completing the first 12 weeks of residency

• Must be able to work or train on either night or day shifts, including holidays

• Must agree to the terms and conditions of the program.

Where You'll Work

French Hospital Medical Center, located in San Luis Obispo, California, has been named one of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac, orthopedic, and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland, Forbes, and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education, resources, and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here ( to

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Pay Range

$51.57 - $76.96 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.