New Grad RN Residency — Med‑Surg, Magnet‑Designated

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is launching a Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed Registered Nurses. The program supports a smooth transition from student to practicing nurse on a 14-bed Medical-Surgical Unit, serving medicine and behavioral health patients in a secured setting.

Accredited with distinction by ANCC, this cohort emphasizes clinical learning, hands-on skill development, and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• CPI or equivalent behavioral health crisis intervention training (or must be obtained within 6 months).
• Licensure/certification not required at time of application but required by cohort start date March 5, 2027.
• Less than six months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for diverse patient populations.
• Direct and support other members of the nursing team as assigned.
• Promote compliance with policies and foster trust in professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention (CPI) knowledge

Education

RN license (California)

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is launching a Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed Registered Nurses. The program supports a smooth transition from student to practicing nurse on a 14-bed Medical-Surgical Unit, serving medicine and behavioral health patients in a secured setting.

Accredited with distinction by ANCC, this cohort emphasizes clinical learning, hands-on skill development, and a supportive learning environment.