Nurse Residency Program
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
*Please read application instructions below prior to clicking on APPLY NOW*
Prior to submitting your application, please review program information and requirements on our website: https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/nursing-new-graduates/.
As you complete the online application you will need to submit/upload the following documents when applying to this position. We do not accept late submissions. All documents must be submitted correctly at the time you apply. Each document is uploaded individually as a Word or PDF file:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
The Nurse Residency Program lasts approximately one year and is for new graduates from a BSN or MSN degree program who have graduated between December 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026. The residency year provides several key components/resources to ensure successful transition to practice for new graduate nurses:
- Orientation to UCLA hospital systems, nursing department, standards of care, and clinical skills lab
- Monthly education sessions that address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism
- Unit based orientation and educational programs
- Unit based preceptors and mentors
- Unit and hospital based clinical nurse specialists and clinical educators
Opportunities are available for New Graduate Nurses at the following locations:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
- UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center
- UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
- Operative Room Services
Opportunities may be available in Adult ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Liver/Transplant Surgical ICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Oncology, Perinatal, Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Child Adolescent Psychiatry, and Operative Room Services. When submitting your application, you will be asked to select two unit specialties of your preference.
The program will start in September 2026.
Salary range: $61.57-$61.57 Hourly
- Applicants must have graduated from a registered nursing program (BSN or MSN required) between December 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026.
- Before the program starts in September 2026, you will need to have less than 6 months RN experience in an inpatient setting or no experience as a licensed RN in order to be eligible for the program. This program is specifically designed for new graduate nurses post-degree with little to no experience.
- You do not need to have your RN license at this time; however, in order to be eligible for this program and begin employment, you must have a current, valid California RN license prior to your start date.
- BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association must be provided prior to your start date.
- Operative Room Services will require nurses to learn to scrub and circulate.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.