(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse-SCVC 4AB PCU - 141918

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 in San Diego invites new graduate nurses to join the Nurse Residency Program Cohort starting March 2027. The program supports transition to practice with enhanced clinical learning, simulations, and hands-on skill training.

Under supervision, new grads identify nursing interventions, collaborate with the team, and meet licensure and certification requirements by cohort start date. A cover letter is recommended when applying.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing and be eligible for RN licensure.
• California RN license by cohort start date (interims may be considered).
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at hire with commitment to ART within 6 months.
• Licensure/certification required by cohort start date; not necessarily at application.
• Less than six months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement nursing interventions under supervision for diverse patient populations.
• Serve as a resource to other nursing staff and promote policy compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

California RN license by start date

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 10/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Posting Information

This posting is for our March 2027 Nurse Residency Program Cohort.

Please note, once your application has been submitted, no changes or updates can be made. If you withdraw your application, you will be unable to re-apply.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center is the region's first academic-based facility to combine all heart and vascular-related services, programs and technology under one roof. The new technologies, techniques and treatments we develop at UC San Diego Health are setting new standards in vascular and cardiac care - for our patients, and for the world.

The New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is multi-faceted and designed to support our New Grads with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, patient simulation activities, hands-on skill training and so much more!

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.

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Application Notes

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Prior clinical work experience in specialty area.
• Externship (outside of required clinical hours) on a similar unit.
• Prior UCSD experience.
• Bilingual.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days of the week, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $137,056 - $137,056 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $65.64 - $65.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).