New Grad RN: Nurse Residency Program (March 2027)

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is recruiting for its Nurse Residency Program Cohort starting March 2027. New Grad RNs will transition to professional practice through enhanced clinical learning in a 36-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit on Jacobs Medical Center's 4th floor, focusing on advanced surgical procedures, oncology-related surgeries, and abdominal transplant.

The program, accredited as a Practice Transition Program by ANCC, supports new graduates with hands-on skill training, clinical mentoring,

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date. Depending on applicant pool, may consider interim permits.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Licensure and certification are not required at time of application but will be required by the cohort start date of March 5, 2027.
• Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, the New Grad RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations.
• Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned.
• Promotes compliance and support of policies.
• Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Job description

UC San Diego Health is recruiting for its Nurse Residency Program Cohort starting March 2027. New Grad RNs will transition to professional practice through enhanced clinical learning in a 36-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit on Jacobs Medical Center's 4th floor, focusing on advanced surgical procedures, oncology-related surgeries, and abdominal transplant.

The program, accredited as a Practice Transition Program by ANCC, supports new graduates with hands-on skill training, clinical mentoring,