Student Nurse Extern – ICU Mercy SD – Spring Semester 2026
Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Area: RN
Employment Type: Casual
Shift: Varied
Job ID: 252005524
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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
Job Description
This is a casual (per-diem, non-benefited), varied shift, temporary position with an end date that coincides with the end of the final semester of the student’s nursing program. The selected student nurses will work in the position during their last semester of their nursing program and must have a graduation date of May 2026.
Our Student Nurse Extern positions are designed for students interested in joining the Scripps Health ICU Transition Program as a New Grad RN. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in providing care to patients and continue to grow your nursing skills. Work on a high acuity and fast paced unit – “learn by doing” with every patient, colleague and technology interaction.
Student Nurse Externs (SNEs) collaborate with the other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Patient care includes initial and routine assessments, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients’ progress towards expected outcomes. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Upon successful completion of the extern experience, and once licensed, you will join the RN ICU Transition Program starting in early 2026.
Application Period: October 7, 2025 – October 14, 2025
Interview & Selection Period: October 20, 2025 – November 21, 2025
Required Graduation Date: May 2026
Available Specialties & Locations
- ICU Track
– Scripps Mercy SD
Important Information
- Positions will be offered for the Spring Semester 2026, and those selected must have a graduation date in May 2026 (no exceptions).
- Must be available to complete the week-long Scripps New Employee Orientation prior to the semester start.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university’s RN program with completion of Med/Surg II and Fundamentals of Nursing, in final semester or year of the program, and graduating May 2026
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English, excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
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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