New

RN - OR Transition Program - October 2026

Scripps Health
paid time off
United States, California, San Diego
Jul 05, 2026
Description Applications for this program will be accepted by current employees 7/5/2026 - 7/11/2026. External candidates will have the opportunity to apply 7/5/2026 - 7/7/2026. Important External Posting Note: This job posting is scheduled to be available for the general public to apply to on 7/5/26, however it may not appear on the website until later in the morning due to system update times. The Scripps Health Peri-Operative Education Program (PEP)/OR Transition Program provides the learning environment and essential foundation for a rewarding and successful career in peri-operative nursing. This six-month (24 weeks) training program is based on the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Peri-Op 101 Program. The program utilizes a blended learning approach of didactic on-line modules, assigned reading, videos, lectures, observations, labs, and clinical rotations in surgical services. The concepts of professionalism, evidence-based practice and critical thinking are incorporated throughout the program to prepare the transitioning RN to manage and deliver competent peri-operative patient care. Program Expectations Must be available to complete entire program; no exceptions for PTO (paid time off) Class attendance is mandatory You will be working Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts during the program, no holidays Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the program. Other shifts (Day/Evening/Night/Varied Shifts; 8hr/12hr) may be offered if available, depending on department need. Program Dates: October 19, 2026* - April 3, 2027 New Grads & New Hires start two weeks earlier on October 5, 2026 Internal Application Period:* July 5, 2026 - July 11, 2026 External Application Period: July 5, 2026 - July 7, 2026 An invitation from HireVue will be sent to qualified candidates to complete and submit an on-demand video interview. Please note the video link expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the email invitation. Extensions will not be guaranteed. Interview Period: July 20, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Hiring managers will be reviewing completed applications and invite selected candidates to interview during the interview period. Hiring Locations Please review the list below of the sites participating in this program and the candidates they will be considering. Availability is subject to change. You will be asked for your location preferences during the application process. Important note for New Grad RNs & External Candidates: Not all locations will be considering applications from external candidates and new grads. If you select a location not considering externals or new grads, your application will not be considered. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Accepting internal and external applications from experienced RNs and New Grad RNs Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Accepting internal & external applications from experienced RNs and New Grad RNs with Surg Tech experience Scripps Green Hospital (Torrey Pines) Accepting internal applications from experienced RNs only Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego Accepting internal applications from experienced RNs only #LI-JS1 Qualifications License & Certification Requirements Current California RN license BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association 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 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. Surgical Tech experience required for La Jolla, preferred for Encinitas 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. Job : RN Primary Location : Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CORPORATE OFFICES Work Locations : SCRIPPS CORPORATE OFFICES 4555 EXECUTIVE DR SAN DIEGO 92121 Organization : Scripps Health Corp Job Posting : Jul 5, 2026, 7:00:00 AM Benefit Status : FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD) : 59.16 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 85.68 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.