• New Nurse Residency Program

    Dignity Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    Our next RN Residency program start date will begin March 2026. Completion will be based on 100% validation of competencies during your clinical hours. Our target candidates are nurses who have graduated within one year prior to the start of the program and who have not previously worked as a registered nurse or interim permittee.

     

    Application period is open Dec 1, 2025 12:00 AM 11:59 PM until Max number reached (ONLY). Applications must be received by closing, no exceptions.

    Departments Participating:

    Telemetry

     

    Medical / Surgical

     

    Rehab

    ICU

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    *Department and Shift to be selected upon completion of interview.

    Overview:

    The New Graduate Residency Program features a challenging program, blending classroom didactics with clinical experience and unit socialization. This program is for recent graduates of RN programs who have graduated within one year prior to the start of the program.

    Job Requirements

    + Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing within the past 12 months from start of program.

    + 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience.

    + An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state they will be practicing (interim permits cannot be accepted) upon hire.

    + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required prior to the start of program.

    + Other Certs will be needed dependent upon Unit requirements (ACLS, PALS, etc)

    + Additional Certifications to be required based on department selection.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital) https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

     

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    Pay Range

    $56.99 - $76.01 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.