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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 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
On the application, you will be able to indicate which unit you are applying for. View the departments participating in the Residency program. You may apply for one (1) unit only. Please note that indicating a unit on your application does not guarantee you an interview and/or a position in that specific unit or department. If you receive a phone call from another unit, that means all the positions from your desired unit or department have been filled and are no longer available.
The application window for the 53rd cohort (February 2026) will open on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. and will close on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30 P.M..
Application Information
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
- 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.
APPLICATION
- Only available during the Open Application period.
- 52nd Cohort Hiring Timeline
- September 2025
- Application Opens: May 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
- Application Closes: May 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
- Program Start Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN: August 15, 2025
- 53rd Cohort Hiring Timeline
- February 2026
- Application Opens: Monday, October 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
- Application Closes: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
- Program Start Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
- Last Day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN website: February 2, 2026
- Additional 2026 Hiring Timelines
- 52nd 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].
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.