(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse

About the Role

UC San Diego Health is a four-time Magnet-designated organization with Magnet with Distinction status. The 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit specializes in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients, and complex ventilation.

The Nurse Residency 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 supports Newly Licensed Registered Nurses with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning and hands-on skill training.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations.
• Directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned.
• Promotes compliance and support of policies.
• Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• California RN license by start date. Interim permits may be considered depending on applicant pool.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire, with a commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Licensure and certifications are not required at time of application but will be required by the cohort start date of March 5, 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• BSN (Preferred)
• Prior clinical work experience in specialty area (Preferred)
• Externship (outside of required clinical hours) (Preferred)
• Prior UCSD experience (Preferred)
• Bilingual (Preferred)

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.
• Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.