Registered Nurse I – New Grad Residency, Full-time, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital (Vizient/AACN 12 Month Nurse Residency Program)
About The Position
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for new graduate nurses to join our organization as part of the RN New Graduate Residency Program, in preparation for the opening of our new hospital in May 2027. Our current hospital will remain fully operational until the transition to the new facility is complete, ensuring continuity of care and training throughout the move. This posting is for the September 28, 2026 New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency. This is an exciting opportunity to be among the first group of nurses hired and trained to help build and grow our future teams. As a new grad Registered Nurse I, you will provide direct and indirect patient care in the acute care setting. Your role is to communicate with physicians/Nursing Unit Director/Charge Nurses/co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition. This includes hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology. The ideal candidate will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. All nurse residents will begin their training within the Medical-Surgical Float Pool. This structure provides new graduates with the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience across multiple units and patient populations. Through this model residents will develop essential clinical skills, strengthen their confidence, and prepare for a successful transition into professional nursing practice. This residency program offers new graduates the opportunity to begin their nursing careers in a supportive, growth-oriented environment while contributing to the development of our new hospital’s care teams and culture. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of nurses who are eager to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on our patients and community! Overall, the training programs will be approximately 12 months of hands-on and classroom training, as well as being paired up with a seasoned RN Preceptor. Key highlights: The Vizient/AACN Residency Program is a one year-long program that meets best practice recommendations to successfully support new graduate nurses as they transition to professional practice. There will be monthly seminars that combine didactic learning with hands-on skills training and group discussions. There is an evidence-based practice project that nurse residents will complete over the twelve months focusing on a topic that is pertinent to your unit. You will have dedicated site and system residency coordinators to support you throughout the program and beyond.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum requirements for each cohort.
- Upload all documents at the time of application.
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Cover Letter/Personal statement: The personal statement should include: Why you selected nursing as a profession, What being a nurse means to you, Any specific interests in care or performance improvement, Future career goals if known, What you will bring to the profession of nursing at Cedars-Sinai MDRH, Fun fact or something that brings you joy in life a bonus! 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.
- Choice of 1st unit and 2nd unit
- Professional Portfolio if you have one
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in the acute care setting.
- Communicate with physicians/Nursing Unit Director/Charge Nurses/co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Benefits
- Amazing benefits and retirement plans!
- Magnet journey started!
- RN Loan Repayment Program of $5,250 (per calendar year) for attaining BSN or MSN. Eligibility on first day of employment! Repayment waived after 12 additional months employment upon completion of degree
- Tuition Reimbursement of $1,500 available for all employees on first day of employment in a full-time or part-time position!
- Clinical Ladder Program (Development of skills and opportunities).
- Advancement and leadership opportunities!
- Participation in nurse led shared governance committees
- Professional certification preparation and recognition program
- Proud member of the Daisy Foundation
- NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for May 2027 – state of the art technology and more than double the size of the current facility!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
