The Emergency Department RN Transition Program facilitates the transition of RNs with varied clinical backgrounds to clinical practice within the Emergency Department.
Program Eligibility Requirements*
- Experienced RN: One year of RN experience
- Current California RN license
- New Graduate RN: Experience required for the cohort will be listed in the individual job requisition at the time of posting
- ACLS from the American Heart Association
- PALS from the American Heart Association
- BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association
*New graduate RN positions are not guaranteed for each cohort. Individual job requisitions will indicate if the program is open to new graduate RNs.
Program Duration
- 12 weeks for experienced RNs
- 20-24 weeks for new graduate RNs
Curriculum
The program uses four teaching modalities.
- Lippincott eLearning developed for emergency nursing and Scripps-specific eLearning
- Hands-on skills and simulation learning
- Instructor-led lectures that generalize the didactic to the bedside
- Clinical orientation in the emergency departments
2025 Program Dates*
With multiple cohorts offered each year, you will be able to find the program that best meets your career goals. View the 2025 Program Calendar to see all program dates, application periods and interview dates for each program.
*All programs and dates are subject to change at any time based on business needs.
How Do I Apply?
To apply, visit the Scripps Careers website and search by job title during the application periods listed in the 2024 Program Calendar.