RN - OR Transition Program - April 2026

Scripps Health•San Diego, SC

About The Position

The Scripps Health Peri-Operative Education Program (PEP)/OR Transition Program provides the learning environment and essential foundation for a rewarding and successful career in peri-operative nursing. This six-month training program is based on the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Peri-Op 101 Program. The program utilizes a blended learning approach of didactic on-line modules, assigned reading, videos, lectures, observations, labs, and clinical rotations in surgical services. The concepts of professionalism, evidence-based practice and critical thinking are incorporated throughout the program to prepare the transitioning RN to manage and deliver competent peri-operative patient care. Program Dates: April 20, 2026 - October 3, 2026 New Grads & new hires must be able to start two weeks earlier on April 6, 2026. Application Period: January 4, 2026 - January 10, 2026 Interview Period: January 20, 2026 - February 13, 2026 Hiring managers will be reviewing completed applications and invite selected candidates to interview during the interview period. Please review the list below of the sites participating in this program and the candidates they will be considering. You will be asked for your location preferences during the application process. Note that New Grad RN applications will only be accepted for those who express interest in La Jolla. Additionally, only La Jolla will be accepting applications from external candidates. Scripps Green (Torrey Pines) accepting internal applications from experienced RNs only Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla accepting internal & external applications from experienced and new grad RNs Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego accepting internal applications from experienced RNs only Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista accepting internal applications from experienced RNs only

Requirements

Current California RN license
BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association
Experienced RN Requirement: 1 year of experience, preferably in an acute care (hospital), inpatient setting
New Grad RN Requirement: New Grads must have graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months at time of application (or will soon graduate) and have 6 months or less of paid RN experience.
Prefer New Grads to graduate at least 8 weeks prior to the program start date.
Prefer to have Surg Tech experience
All Candidates: Completion of an accredited nursing program
Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be available to complete entire program; no exceptions for PTO (paid time off)
Class attendance is mandatory
You will be working Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts during the program, no holidays
Must be willing to work night shift after the completion of the program.
New Grads & new hires must be able to start two weeks earlier on April 6, 2026.
To be considered for this program all qualified candidates are required to submit an application and record a HireVue/Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview. Qualified candidates will receive the invitation to complete this video interview shortly after submitting an initial application. The video link expires 72 hours from the timestamp on the email invitation.
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