• The Children's Hospital RN Residency Program is offered three times a year. Please contact the Nurse Recruiter at 909-651-4001 for any questions or concerns regarding hiring timelines and eligibility.
  • The application period for the 46th cohort (September 2023) is now closed.

  • The application period for the 47th cohort (January 2024) will be open September 11, 2023 to September 15, 2023. Orientation will begin on January 16, 2024. 

  • The application period for the 48th cohort (May 2024) will be open January 8, 2024 to January 12, 2024. Orientation will begin on May 20, 2024. 

Application Information

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

  • Applicant is a graduate of a BSN or MSN program.
  • Applicant is 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.
  • The listed required certifications will be discussed upon hiring prior to the start of the program**
    • Recommend completing all required certifications prior to the start of the RN Residency program

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 & NRP

**Program certifications are subject to change.

APPLICATION

  • Only available during the Open Application period.
  • To access the application
  • 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 LLUCHRNResidency@llu.edu.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

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.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • 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.