Nurse Residency Program at UCLA Health

*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: . 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:Cover LetterResume2 Letters of RecommendationAfter submitting the application, you will be emailed and prompted to take an assessment (if not previously completed). It takes 45 minutes to complete. PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT. Your application will not be considered until it is completed. The Nurse Residency Program lasts approximately one year and is for new graduates from a BSN or MSN degree program who have graduated between June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025. 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 labMonthly education sessions that address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalismUnit based orientation and educational programsUnit based preceptors and mentorsUnit and hospital based clinical nurse specialists and clinical educators Opportunities are available for New Graduate Nurses at the following locations:Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterUCLA Santa Monica Medical CenterUCLA Mattel Children’s HospitalUCLA West Valley Medical CenterOperative Room ServicesOpportunities may be available in Adult ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Liver/Transplant Surgical ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Hematology/Oncology, Perinatal, Emergency Department, and Operative Room Services. When submitting your application, you will be asked to select two unit specialties of your preference. Interviews will be held throughout November 2025. Please note we are only conducting virtual interviews at this time. The program will start in March 2026.Salary range: $58.45-$58.45 Hourly Apply Now