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
  • 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.

A nurse putting on surgical gloves in an operating room
A female nurse checking patient monitoring equipment in an operating room
A female nurse checking patient monitoring equipment in an operating room

Program Duration

  • 24 weeks

Curriculum

The program fosters growth and uses a blended learning approach through:

  • Didactic online modules from AORN Periop 101 core curriculum
  • Skills labs
  • Assigned Scripps eLearning and AORN videos
  • Precepted clinical rotations in surgical services
  • Instructor-led presentations

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.

A male nurse assisting during a surgical procedure

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Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Join Our Talent Community

Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy