New-Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program

Cedars Sinai was recognized, with Distinction, by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) – the highest recognition awarded by the program. PTAP is recognized as the gold standard internationally for residency and fellowship programs that transition nurses into new practice settings. The Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute at Cedars-Sinai developed the New Graduate RN Residency Program as part of its commitment to ensuring the successful transition of new graduate nurses into the practice environment.

We have several new-graduate nurse programs per year; shortly before each cohort, we'll post positions on this career site. Please apply to the appropriate position and make sure you will have your California Registered Nurse license before the program begins.

New-Grad Team Members

Robert Viana, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Caritas Coach®

Program Dates

We host approximately three cohorts per year. Email us for more information about our program dates at NewGradInfo@cshs.org.

Our Program Guidelines

The New-Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program is a full-time employment opportunity. The program lasts approximately one year and consists of 13 didactic and interactive workshops spread throughout the year. Also integrated into this program are eight weeks (24 shifts) of precepted clinical orientation. You will be supported by unit leadership, educators and advanced practice nurses during your time in the program.

As a member of the program, you will complete one week of general hospital introduction, new employee orientation and training on the electronic medical record system. The following week introduces nurse resident to the New-Graduate RN Residency Program.

On the second week, you will begin your 8-week (24 shifts) precepted clinical orientation within your assigned unit. You will work the same schedule as your preceptor, with efforts made to accommodate your desired shift, if possible. After this, you will be placed in a permanent assignment within your assigned nursing unit. Workshops will continue throughout the year in which you will receive a combination of didactic learning, hands-on skills training, simulated experiences, group work/projects, support rounds, and group discussion. You will be eligible to apply for transfer to specialty internships or other divisions after you finish the residency program and have one year of experience on your assigned unit.

Requirements to qualify for the New Graduate Nurses Program:

• You must have a current and active California registered nurse license before the application date.
• You must have less than nine months paid registered nurse experience on the application date.
• You must have a 3.0 nursing GPA or above.
• External applicants must have at least a ADN Degree from an accredited program ( CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ACS WASC – Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and College, or ACEN – American Commission for Nursing Education) obtained in the United States.
• You must have completed your nursing program within the last 12 months by the application date.
• You need a current and active life support certification for healthcare providers (BLS and/or ACLS) as required by the specialty unit from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

A complete application will include:

1. Online Application
2. Resume (include information on clinical rotation hours (Facility, Unit, Hours)
3. 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.
4. Transcripts including graduation or completion date (official or unofficial)
5. Two letters of recommendation