New Grad Jobs in California
New Grad jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where technology companies, biotech firms, and major health systems compete actively for entry-level talent. Employers like Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman have deep, ongoing hiring pipelines for new grads across software engineering, life sciences, and aerospace. The most in-demand specialties right now are data analytics, product management, and clinical research, reflecting the state's outsized concentration of those industries. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
Title: New Grad Registered Nurse – Periop 101 Program
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Surgery Services
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Variable Shifts (8 hrs.,)
Pay Range - $50.74
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
A newly graduated RN shall practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who shall be present and available on the patient care unit during all the time the permittee is rendering professional services. The supervising registered nurse may delegate any function taught in the basic nursing program which, in the judgment of the supervising registered nurse, the new grad RN is capable of performing. The supervising registered nurse may delegate only functions for which the new grad RN has learned theory and acquired clinical practice either through a basic nursing program or additional planned learning experiences in the practice setting and has demonstrated clinical competence. The new grad RN will be precepted in the provision of safe cost-effective care to the patient population according to established MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Nursing Standards of Practice, and the utilization of the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A current California RN license is required.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification required..
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program required
Description
Title: New Grad Registered Nurse – Periop 101 Program
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Surgery Services
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Variable Shifts (8 hrs.,)
Pay Range - $50.74
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
A newly graduated RN shall practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who shall be present and available on the patient care unit during all the time the permittee is rendering professional services. The supervising registered nurse may delegate any function taught in the basic nursing program which, in the judgment of the supervising registered nurse, the new grad RN is capable of performing. The supervising registered nurse may delegate only functions for which the new grad RN has learned theory and acquired clinical practice either through a basic nursing program or additional planned learning experiences in the practice setting and has demonstrated clinical competence. The new grad RN will be precepted in the provision of safe cost-effective care to the patient population according to established MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Nursing Standards of Practice, and the utilization of the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A current California RN license is required.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification required..
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program required
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New Grad Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Applied Materials24
- Freeform16
- NVIDIA8
- FlatironDragados7
- IMEG6
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in new grad jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated coursework, internship, or project experience directly related to the role
- Proficiency in tools, software, or programming languages standard to the specialty
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional team experience
- Ability to obtain any California-specific professional license or certification required for the role
- Authorization to work without sponsorship is not required but relevant to the role's field
New Grad Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a new grad in California?
Becoming a new grad in California starts with completing an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in your target field. Depending on your discipline, you may need to fulfill California-specific requirements: engineers in certain fields register with the California Board for Professional Engineers, nurses must pass the NCLEX and apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing, and teachers need a California credential through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. For roles without state licensing, completing your degree and building applied experience through internships is the standard California path.
Which companies hire new grads in California?
Companies currently hiring new grads in California include Applied Materials, Freeform, and NVIDIA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, health systems, and defense contractors means new grad pipelines tend to be structured and competitive, with formal rotational or associate programs common among larger employers.
Which California cities have the most new grad jobs?
Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are the California cities with the most new grad openings, driven by the dense concentration of technology companies and venture-backed startups in the Bay Area, the entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare employers anchoring Los Angeles, and the life sciences and defense sectors that make San Diego one of the state's most active hiring markets for recent graduates.
Are there remote new grad jobs in California?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the field. About 59% of new grad openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the highest share in software engineering, data science, and marketing roles where output is screen-based. Hands-on disciplines like nursing, laboratory research, and manufacturing engineering remain almost entirely on-site regardless of employer location.
How can I get hired as a new grad in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured new grad or associate programs, which large California employers run specifically for candidates without professional experience. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health operate new graduate nursing residencies, major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon run engineering development programs, and technology firms across the Bay Area and Los Angeles hire through rotational associate roles. Building a portfolio of capstone projects, completing a California-based internship, and earning any relevant state credential or certification before applying materially strengthens a candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to new grad jobs in California?
You can find and apply to new grad jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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