New Grad RN — Nurse Residency Program

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health invites newly licensed RNs to join our Nurse Residency Program in San Diego. The cohort focuses on transitioning to practice with enhanced clinical learning, hands-on skills, and professional mentoring within our Magnet-designated system.

The program supports growth in ICU stepdown, medicine, and cardiology areas, and emphasizes leadership, safety, and exceptional patient outcomes. A cover letter is encouraged but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date; interim permits considered.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six months.
• Licensure and certification are required by cohort start date of March 5, 2027.
• Less than six months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for a variety of patient populations.
• Direct and act as resource to other members of the nursing team; promote policy compliance.
• Participate in the Nurse Residency transition-to-practice experience with hands-on clinical learning.
• Support a Magnet-designated environment and contribute to professional nursing excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN degree

BSN

Job description

UC San Diego Health invites newly licensed RNs to join our Nurse Residency Program in San Diego. The cohort focuses on transitioning to practice with enhanced clinical learning, hands-on skills, and professional mentoring within our Magnet-designated system.

The program supports growth in ICU stepdown, medicine, and cardiology areas, and emphasizes leadership, safety, and exceptional patient outcomes. A cover letter is encouraged but not required.