New Graduate RN Residency Program
Scripps Health
Specialties
Program Description
Scripps Health offers a 40-week new graduate RN residency spanning five San Diego-area hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital (La Jolla), Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Multiple cohorts are offered each year — view the 2026 Program Calendar on the careers site for exact application windows and interview dates. Standard tracks include Medical Acute, Medical-Oncology, Surgical Acute, Telemetry/Stepdown, Neuro Stepdown, and Trauma Observation. Specialty programs (ED, ICU, OR, L&D) are available in select cohorts. Candidates apply to preferred location and specialty at time of application.
Requirements
Graduation from accredited nursing program within past 12 months at date of application. Current California RN license required by program start date (no interim permits). BLS from AHA required. ACLS may be required for selected units. Six months or less of paid RN experience at date of application.
Link verified May 9, 2026