The ICU RN Transition Program helps new and experienced nurses become safe, competent intensive care clinicians.
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
- BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association
*New graduate RN positions are not guaranteed for each cohort. Individual job requisition 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 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.
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