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Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 06/15/2026
Job Description
Cedars-Sinai is calling all New Graduate Registered Nurses!
There's no better time to start your nursing career than now!
Cedars-Sinai has a tradition of perfection in nursing, and we are going to share this with the next generation of nurses. Joining our program for new nurses will expose you to a range of clinical experiences on medical and surgical units. Our comprehensive specialty curriculum includes online and classroom-based learning, clinical simulation, skills development, and unit orientation with specialty trained preceptors. The program is crafted to support our resident’s professional development through their first year of practice.
Virtual and In Person Interviews will take place on July 8 or 9, 2026
The program start date is Monday, August 24, 2026
Rate of Pay: ADN $48.50/hr, BSN $50.00/hr, MSN $51.50/hr
Shift Differential: $5/hr weekend days, $7/hr weekday nights (Mon - Thur), and $9/hr weekend nights (Fri - Sun)
What you will do in this position:
Work with a preceptor and assume growing responsibility during the residency. Demonstrate proficiencies in populations served at the completion of residency. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient's care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes. Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights and beliefs of those we serve. Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing and other members of the healthcare team including students. Align practice with safety and quality. Be accountable for safety. Identify and correct problems. Engage in ongoing professional development; promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice. Lead and coordinate teams, delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
A complete application must include the following attachments:
- Resume (include information on clinical rotation (Facility, Unit, Hours).
- Personal Statement Letter - why you selected nursing as a profession, what being a nurse means to you and what you will bring to the profession of nursing at Cedars-Sinai. 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.
- Transcripts (official/unofficial - must clearly state graduation/completion date and GPA).
- Two Letters of Recommendation.
Please be advised - We can only consider applications that have all the above included/attached. If your application is incomplete, we will not consider it.
Qualifications
Requirements to qualify for the New Grad RN Residency Program:
- Education/GPA: Graduate from a state accredited nursing program (CCNE or ACS WASC) within the last 12 months*; ADN/BSN/MSN with a 3.0 nursing GPA or above by the application date.
- Licensure: Valid California State Registered Nurse license by the application date. Must have an active CA RN license by June 15, 2026
- Certification: Current and active life support certification for healthcare providers (BLS and/or ACLS) as required by the specialty unit from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience: You have less than nine months paid registered nurse experience by the application date.
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID 17656
Working Title New Grad RN Residency Program - Summer 2026 Cohort
Department Short Stay Unit
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $40.82 - $63.27
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 17656
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Category Nursing
Date posted 06/15/2026
Job Description
Cedars-Sinai is calling all New Graduate Registered Nurses!
There's no better time to start your nursing career than now!
Cedars-Sinai has a tradition of perfection in nursing, and we are going to share this with the next generation of nurses. Joining our program for new nurses will expose you to a range of clinical experiences on medical and surgical units. Our comprehensive specialty curriculum includes online and classroom-based learning, clinical simulation, skills development, and unit orientation with specialty trained preceptors. The program is crafted to support our resident’s professional development through their first year of practice.
Virtual and In Person Interviews will take place on July 8 or 9, 2026
The program start date is Monday, August 24, 2026
Rate of Pay: ADN $48.50/hr, BSN $50.00/hr, MSN $51.50/hr
Shift Differential: $5/hr weekend days, $7/hr weekday nights (Mon - Thur), and $9/hr weekend nights (Fri - Sun)
What you will do in this position:
Work with a preceptor and assume growing responsibility during the residency. Demonstrate proficiencies in populations served at the completion of residency. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient's care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes. Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights and beliefs of those we serve. Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing and other members of the healthcare team including students. Align practice with safety and quality. Be accountable for safety. Identify and correct problems. Engage in ongoing professional development; promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice. Lead and coordinate teams, delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
A complete application must include the following attachments:
- Resume (include information on clinical rotation (Facility, Unit, Hours).
- Personal Statement Letter - why you selected nursing as a profession, what being a nurse means to you and what you will bring to the profession of nursing at Cedars-Sinai. 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.
- Transcripts (official/unofficial - must clearly state graduation/completion date and GPA).
- Two Letters of Recommendation.
Please be advised - We can only consider applications that have all the above included/attached. If your application is incomplete, we will not consider it.
Qualifications
Requirements to qualify for the New Grad RN Residency Program:
- Education/GPA: Graduate from a state accredited nursing program (CCNE or ACS WASC) within the last 12 months*; ADN/BSN/MSN with a 3.0 nursing GPA or above by the application date.
- Licensure: Valid California State Registered Nurse license by the application date. Must have an active CA RN license by June 15, 2026
- Certification: Current and active life support certification for healthcare providers (BLS and/or ACLS) as required by the specialty unit from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience: You have less than nine months paid registered nurse experience by the application date.
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID 17656
Working Title New Grad RN Residency Program - Summer 2026 Cohort
Department Short Stay Unit
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Nursing
Job Specialty Nursing
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Night
Shift Duration 12 hour
Base Pay $40.82 - $63.27
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.