RN - New Grad Residency Program - October 2026

RN - New Grad Residency Program - October 2026

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. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Scripps New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Training Program is specifically designed for new graduate nurse orientation, with the goal of creating standardized practice and facilitating role transition in the clinical environment. Clinical Coach and Preceptor RNs provide education, coaching, and mentoring to new graduate RNs during a 40-week period to develop their competence, confidence, critical thinking, and documentation skills. New graduates in the program are trained as a collective group in various units. Upon successful completion of the program, nurses will be placed in a position within the Scripps system. Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the program. Must be willing to work periods of both day and night shift throughout the 40-week program. There is no PTO (paid time off) allowed during the program.

Program Dates: 10/19/2026 - 7/24/2027

Scripps Health Current Employees' Application Period: 6/21/2026 - 6/27/2026

External Candidate Application Period: 6/21/2026 - 6/23/2026

As part of the application process, qualified candidates will be required to record and submit an on-demand video interview via the HireVue/Modern Hire platform. *Please note: The link to record the on-demand video interview expires after 72 hours.* We cannot guarantee extensions or resets, so please plan accordingly.

Hiring Manager Interview Period: 7/20/2026 - 8/14/2026

During this time, hiring managers will review on-demand video interviews and completed applications. If you are selected to move forward, you will receive communication to schedule a live interview during this period.

Locations & Units

The following hospital locations are participating in this program. Availability is subject to change without notice. During the application process, candidates will be asked to rank their top two location preferences.

• Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla - Dedicated Education Unit (DEU): Medical/Oncology Acute
• Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas - Stepdown/DOU
• Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - Medical/Surgical Acute - Trauma Observation - Medical/Oncology Acute - Stepdown/DOU
• Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - Medical Acute/Stepdown

Qualifications

License & Certification Requirements

• Current California RN License by the program start date (Scripps is no longer accepting Interim Permits)
• BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association by program start date
• ACLS from the American Heart Association may be required for selected units by program start date

Education, Experience, & Shift Requirements

• To be eligible to apply, new grads must have: Completed an accredited nursing program within the last 12 months at date of application for this program or will be finished with their nursing program and be fully licensed by the program start date.
• CA RN License
• Six (6) months or less of RN experience at date of application for this program
• Must be willing to work periods of both day and night shifts throughout the program.
• Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Candidates who graduate at least 8 weeks ahead of the program start date

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. If you have previously applied to this program and completed this video interview within the last 6 months, your video may be applied automatically. If you do not receive the link to complete the video interview, please do not assume your application is complete. 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.