RN - New Grad Residency Program - October 2026

Applications for this program will be accepted by current employees 6/21/2026

• 6/27/2026. External candidates will have the opportunity to apply 6/21/2026
• 6/23/2026.

Important External Posting Note:

This job posting is scheduled to be available for the general public to apply to on 6/21/26, however it may not appear on the website until later in the morning due to system update times. 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.

Please note:

Selected candidates may be required to complete part of their training with the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. 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 #LI-JS1