Graduate from a state accredited nursing program (CCNE or ACS WASC) within the last 12 months; ADN/BSN/MSN with a 3.0 nursing GPA or above.
Valid California State Registered Nurse license by the application date.
Current and active life support certification (BLS and/or ACLS) as required by the specialty unit.
Less than nine months paid registered nurse experience by the application date.
Responsibilities
Work with a preceptor and gradually take on more responsibilities during the residency.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care in planning to respect patient autonomy and dignity.
Foster a learning environment for patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ensure alignment with safety and quality standards in nursing practice.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote evidence-based practice.
Lead and coordinate care teams, collaborating with inter-professional members.
Benefits
Comprehensive specialty curriculum including online and classroom learning.
Clinical simulation and skills development opportunities.
Unit orientation with specialty trained preceptors.
Support for professional development throughout the first year of practice.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is calling all New Graduate Registered Nurses!
There's no better time to start your nursing career than now!
Cedars-Sinai has a tradition of perfection in nursing, and we are going to share this with the next generation of nurses. Joining our program for new nurses will expose you to a range of clinical experiences on medical and surgical units. Our comprehensive specialty curriculum includes online and classroom-based learning, clinical simulation, skills development, and unit orientation with specialty trained preceptors. The program is crafted to support our resident's professional development through their first year of practice.
**Virtual and In Person Interviews will take place on December 9 or 10, 2026**
**The program start date is Monday, January 25, 2027**
**Rate of Pay: ADN $48.50/hr, BSN $50.00/hr, MSN $51.50/hr**
Work with a preceptor and assume growing responsibility during the residency. Demonstrate proficiencies in populations served at the completion of residency. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient's care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes. Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights and beliefs of those we serve. Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing and other members of the healthcare team including students. Align practice with safety and quality. Be accountable for safety. Identify and correct problems. Engage in ongoing professional development; promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice. Lead and coordinate teams, delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
A complete application must include the following attachments:
Resume (include information on clinical rotation (Facility, Unit, Hours).
Personal Statement Letter - why you selected nursing as a profession, what being a nurse means to you and what you will bring to the profession of nursing at Cedars-Sinai. This is your opportunity to help us get to know you beyond what is on your resume. The personal statement should not exceed two pages.
Transcripts (**official/unofficial - must clearly state graduation/completion date and GPA**).
Two Letters of Recommendation.
**Please be advised - We can only consider applications that have all the above included/attached. If your application is incomplete, we will not consider it.**
Qualifications
Requirements to qualify for the New Grad RN Residency Program:
Education/GPA: Graduate from a state accredited nursing program (CCNE or ACS WASC) within the last 12 months*; ADN/BSN/MSN with a 3.0 nursing GPA or above by the application date.
Licensure: Valid California State Registered Nurse license by the application date. Must have an active CA RN license by ***November 9, 2026***
Certification: Current and active life support certification for healthcare providers (BLS and/or ACLS) as required by the specialty unit from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience: You have less than nine months paid registered nurse experience by the application date.
*Please be advised - if you do not meet the qualifications above we will not move forward with your application*
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
