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Location Marina del Rey, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 06/15/2026
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital. Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll have everything you will need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us and support our community with the highest quality healthcare!
Position Summary:
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.
Program Overview:
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.
- Initial Placement: All residents will be assigned to the Medical-Surgical Float Pool during the residency period.
- Unit and Shift Assignment: Assignments may include Day or Night shifts based on organizational needs. Specific unit and shift placements cannot be guaranteed.
- Preceptorship Scheduling: Precepted shifts will be determined in alignment with preceptor availability.
- Scheduling Flexibility: We will work with new grads to accommodate significant life events (e.g., graduations, weddings), however all participants are expected to maintain full scheduling/shift/unit flexibility during the first 4–5 months of the program to ensure comprehensive training and development.
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.
Applying:
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for each cohort and upload all documents at the time of application. You will only be considered for the cohort for which you initially apply. We will begin accepting applications for this nurse residency program on June 15, 2026 and the position will be posted until we receive 400 applications.
Please include the following:
- 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
Benefits at Cedars Sinai Marina Hospital:
- 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!
Hours: Assignments may include Day or Night 12 hour shifts based on organizational needs. Specific unit and shift placements cannot be guaranteed.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing preferred.
Experience:
- 0 to 14 months nursing experience, including no experience, is acceptable.
- 1 or more years RN experience in non-inpatient/acute setting is acceptable.
- Positive attitude and experience working in a collaborative environment.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- Valid and active California Registered Nurse License at the time of offer.
- Current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare provider from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Req ID 18215
Working Title Registered Nurse I – New Grad Residency, Full-time, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital (Vizient/AACN 12 Month Nurse Residency Program)
Department Nursing Float Personnel
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $50.00 - $50.00
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
Job ID 18215
Location Marina del Rey, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 06/15/2026
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital. Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll have everything you will need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us and support our community with the highest quality healthcare!
Position Summary:
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.
Program Overview:
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.
- Initial Placement: All residents will be assigned to the Medical-Surgical Float Pool during the residency period.
- Unit and Shift Assignment: Assignments may include Day or Night shifts based on organizational needs. Specific unit and shift placements cannot be guaranteed.
- Preceptorship Scheduling: Precepted shifts will be determined in alignment with preceptor availability.
- Scheduling Flexibility: We will work with new grads to accommodate significant life events (e.g., graduations, weddings), however all participants are expected to maintain full scheduling/shift/unit flexibility during the first 4–5 months of the program to ensure comprehensive training and development.
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.
Applying:
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for each cohort and upload all documents at the time of application. You will only be considered for the cohort for which you initially apply. We will begin accepting applications for this nurse residency program on June 15, 2026 and the position will be posted until we receive 400 applications.
Please include the following:
- 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
Benefits at Cedars Sinai Marina Hospital:
- 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!
Hours: Assignments may include Day or Night 12 hour shifts based on organizational needs. Specific unit and shift placements cannot be guaranteed.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing preferred.
Experience:
- 0 to 14 months nursing experience, including no experience, is acceptable.
- 1 or more years RN experience in non-inpatient/acute setting is acceptable.
- Positive attitude and experience working in a collaborative environment.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- Valid and active California Registered Nurse License at the time of offer.
- Current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare provider from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Req ID 18215
Working Title Registered Nurse I – New Grad Residency, Full-time, Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital (Vizient/AACN 12 Month Nurse Residency Program)
Department Nursing Float Personnel
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $50.00 - $50.00
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Translate your degree into PERM eligibility
PERM requires your degree to match the minimum requirements of the posted role. A computer science degree supporting a software engineer position is a clean fit; a business degree supporting a data analyst role needs documented coursework alignment before your employer files.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
New Grad sponsorship depends entirely on employer willingness. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for entry-level roles in your field, not just senior positions, before applying.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already established practice rather than negotiating it from scratch after an offer.
Clarify sponsorship intent before your second interview
Most employers won't raise PERM sponsorship unprompted. Ask directly whether the role is eligible for employment-based green card sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've signed, so both sides align on the PERM timeline from the start.
Understand the EB-3 priority date before you start
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning no backlog wait after USCIS approves your I-140. Knowing your country's cutoff date helps you evaluate whether a multi-year PERM timeline actually affects your permanent residency timeline.
Get your credentials evaluated before PERM advertising begins
If your degree is from outside the U.S., your employer's immigration attorney will need a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Arrange this before PERM recruitment starts, since the DOL recruitment window can't be paused mid-process.
Green Card New Grad: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a new grad role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 is the most common path for new grad roles, covering positions that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds one and the employer can document it as a minimum requirement. PERM labor certification is required for both categories.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for new grads?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery, while PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM takes longer to complete, often 18 to 36 months from filing to I-485 approval, but the outcome is a green card, not a visa that needs renewal or exposes you to lottery risk each cycle.
How do I find new grad jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored employment-based green cards, and focuses your search on employers where the process is already an established part of their hiring practice for international candidates.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a new grad candidate?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. As the candidate, you need to meet the minimum requirements stated in the job posting, typically a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and provide documentation supporting your qualifications, including a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Can I start the green card process while on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes, and starting early matters. Your employer can begin PERM recruitment while you're on OPT. If PERM filing and I-140 approval happen before your OPT period ends, you may be eligible to bridge to H-1B cap-exempt status or use AC21 portability later. USCIS adjudicates the I-140 separately from the PERM, so delays in one stage don't automatically stall the other.