Responsibilities

Our next RN Residency program start date will begin September 2025. 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 June 16, 2025 12:00 AM through June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM (ONLY).  Applications must be received by the deadline, no exceptions.

Departments Participating:

Medical / Surgical 

Labor and Delivery

*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.

Selection Process

Department and shift selection will be determined upon completion of the interview process.

 Timeline:

YOU MUST HAVE AN RN LICENSE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.  THE LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE ON YOUR RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION. Requisitions posted June 15th, 2025. The postings may be removed early after 100 applications have been received.Interviews will be held in person July 15 & 16,  2025The first day of Orientation is September 15th, 2025
Qualifications

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.

Additional Certifications to be required based on department selection.

Overview

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 for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California