Program Eligibility Requirements*
- Current California RN license
- Experienced RN: One year of RN experience
- 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
- BLS for Health Care Providers 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 weeks for new graduate RNs
Curriculum
This program fosters growth and learning through:
- A hybrid program consisting of online module didactics offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and classroom application led by Scripps ICU RNs and other expert speakers
- Hands-on lab and simulation exercises
- Literature review and research assignments
- Precepted and mentored clinical experiences
- An in-depth review of physiologic systems including pulmonary, cardiovascular/hemodynamics, neuroscience, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, hematologic, and endocrine systems. Topics to support ICU RN role development also include EBP, QI, ethics, palliative care, social work, self-care, and resiliency
2025 Program Dates
With multiple cohorts offered each year, you’ll 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?
You can apply right here on the Scripps careers website by searching by job title during the application periods listed in the Program Calendar.
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