RN New Grad – October 2025 OR Transition Program – Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
Facility: Scripps Clinic
Location: Oceanside, CA
Career Area: RN
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Varied
Job ID: 252004153
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Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.
Job Description
This is an internal, intradepartmental opening for the October OR Transition Program. Only candidates who are currently working at Scripps Clinic Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center will be considered.
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 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 hr. shifts during the program, no holidays
- Shifts offered at the end of the program (Day/Evening/Night; 8hr/12hr) will be based on availability for the department at that time
Program Dates: October 20, 2025 – April 4, 2026*
*Program may be expanded for new grads
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
Education & Experience 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.
- Six (6) months or less of RN experience at date of application for this program
- Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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.
- 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.
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.
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