Ranked Among the Best
U.S. News & World Report named our hospital one of the best children’s hospitals in the region.
Thank you for your interest in the Loma Linda University Children's Health RN (LLUCH RN) Residency Program. We seek qualified individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the mission of LLUH. We offer two to three cohorts per year. Applications are only accepted during the Open Application periods. Please contact the Nurse Recruiter at 909-651-4001 or email us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns regarding eligibility. See Application Information below for specific details and hiring timelines.
Application Tips
The application period for the October 2026 cohort has now closed. Those who successfully submitted their applications can view the hiring timeline below under the “Application Information” section for important dates. The application window for the February 2027 cohort opens on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 8:00 AM and closes on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:01 AM. Please note that the application closes at 12:01 AM (0001), not at the end of the day.
Application Information
- Applicant is a graduate of a BSN or MSN program.
- Applicant is a BSN-prepared RN with a total of less than 12 months of nursing experience in any area by the start of the program.
- Applicant has a valid BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association. NO EXCEPTIONS. A valid American Heart Association BLS card must be presented at the time of hire.
- In addition to a valid BLS certification, the certification requirements listed below must be completed within 90 days of hire.**
- Recommend completing all required certifications prior to the start of the RN residency
- All certification requirements must be issued by the American Heart Association and be EverCheck (primary source verification) compliant. Please double check with the site to ensure compliance.
Children’s Hospital Departments | Certification Requirement |
|---|---|
| Neonatal ICU | BLS, NRP |
| Maternity Services | BLS, ACLS, NRP |
| Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant ICU | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
| Acute Care Pediatrics | BLS, PEARS |
| Acute Adolescent and Neurology | BLS, PEARS |
| Pediatric ICU | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
| Pediatric Intermediate ICU | BLS, PALS |
| Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
| Pediatric Emergency Department | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
| CH Operating Room | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
| Perioperative Services | BLS, PALS, ACLS |
**Program certifications are subject to change.
- Only available during the Open Application period.
- 55th Cohort Hiring Timeline
- Application Opens: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Application Closes: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM (please note: application closes at 0001, not end of day)
- Program Start Date: February 2, 2027
- Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN website: January 18, 2027
- 56th Cohort Hiring Timeline
Application Opens: Monday, January 25, 2027, at 0800
- Application Closes: Friday, January 29, 2027, at 0001 (not end of day)
- Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN website: May 17, 2027
- Program Start Date: June 7-11, 2027 (Hire Week)
- Welcome/Orientation Day: Monday, June 14, 2027
- 57th Cohort Hiring Timeline
Application Opens: Monday, May 24, 2027, at 0800
- Application Closes: Friday, May 28, 2027, at 0001 (not end of day)
- Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN website: September 13, 2027
- Program Start Date: October 4-8, 2027 (Hire Week)
- Welcome/Orientation Day: Monday, October 11, 2027
- 55th Cohort Hiring Timeline
- To access the application
- Go to https://jobs.lluh.org/
- Click on Find a job and search for keyword Graduate Nurse.
- Within the application for Graduate Nurse, you will be able to indicate which unit you are applying for. You may apply for one (1) unit only.
- If you have any questions regarding the submission of your application, please contact the Nurse Recruiter at 909-651-4001 or [email protected].
Two letters of recommendation (preferably on letterhead) need to be attached to your application.
- Preferred: Two letters from clinical instructors
- If only one letter from a clinical instructor can be obtained, you may attach a second letter of recommendation from an employer
Please ensure contact information (phone number and email) of reference is included on each letter of recommendation.
- After your application has been reviewed, you will be notified if you have been selected for a formal interview.
- Job offers are contingent upon the applicant clearing a pre-employment health screen and background check.