- 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.
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The application period for the 46th cohort (September 2023) is now closed.
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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.
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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
- 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 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.