New Grad RN Residency — Magnet-Designated Center

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is excited to offer the New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program in San Diego, CA. This residency supports new grads with comprehensive clinical learning, simulation activities, hands-on skill training, and mentorship as they transition to practice in a Magnet-designated organization.

The March 2027 cohort provides structured onboarding, exposure to emergency services in La Jolla, and opportunities to develop critical nursing competencies across the care continuum.

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.
• Current PALS certification at time of hire.
• 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

BSN

Prior UCSD experience

Bilingual

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

California RN license by start date

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at hire

Current PALS certification at hire

Licensure and certification required by cohort start date

Less than six months RN experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

UC San Diego Health is excited to offer the New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program in San Diego, CA. This residency supports new grads with comprehensive clinical learning, simulation activities, hands-on skill training, and mentorship as they transition to practice in a Magnet-designated organization.

The March 2027 cohort provides structured onboarding, exposure to emergency services in La Jolla, and opportunities to develop critical nursing competencies across the care continuum.