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Thank you for your interest in our Adult RN Residency Program. We seek qualified individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the mission of Loma Linda University Health. Applications are only accepted during the open application periods. See Application Information below for specific details and hiring timelines.
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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. Please note that indicating a unit in your application does not guarantee you an interview and/or a position in that specific unit/department. If you receive a phone call from another unit, that means all the positions from your desired unit/department has been filled and are no longer available.
Application Information
- Must be a graduate of a U.S. state-approved and accredited nursing program.
- Must have a current, unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) license by the program start date (unless otherwise specified).
- If you do not have your license, or are waiting to take the NCLEX, you may still apply. However, your CA RN license must be posted on the BRN website before the beginning of the program (refer to the application timeline below for exact dates).
- You do not need to be a California resident to apply, as long as position requirements are met.
- Must have a completed bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) by the program start date.
- If you are in an entry level nursing program (bridge program), you must have a completed BSN degree prior to applying. BSN equivalency is not accepted.
- If you have not received your diploma yet, you may still apply. However, you must have your diploma before the beginning of the program.
- Must have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers card (certification) issued by the American Heart Association. No exceptions.
- Must have less than 12 months of RN work experience by the start of the program.
- If you have at least 12 months of experience, please visit our careers/jobs page to view current RN job openings outside of the Adult RN Residency Program.
- If you currently have 10-12 months of nursing experience, we recommend you complete your 12 months of experience before applying to current RN job openings outside of the Adult RN Residency program.
- Must be able to fully complete the one-year program and provide an additional two years of continued employment as identified in the letter of acknowledgment signed upon hire.
The application period occurs approximately 3-4 months before the start date of the program. Please check the website frequently for application availability. Note the application is only available during the open application period.
February 2026 Cohort:
Application Opens: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Closes: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Program Start Date: Monday, February 17, 2026
Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN: Friday, January 30, 2026
June 2026 Cohort:
Application Opens: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Closes: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Program Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN: Friday, May 22, 2026
September 2026 Cohort:
Application Opens: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Closes: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Program Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Last day for CA RN license to be posted on BRN: Friday, August 14, 2026
The documents that must be received by all applicants are:
- Application
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical instructors or an employer, preferably on letterhead
- Qualified applicants will receive a request to complete a required video screening once the application has closed. If a candidate's application is moved forward to this step in the application process, they will receive an email from a recruiter with more information.
Please frequently check the email you used to apply for application updates.
All required documents must be provided to be qualified for the program.
- After your application has been reviewed, you will be notified if you have been selected for a formal interview.
- Job offers are contingent upon clearing a pre-employment health screen and background check.
- If you are selected, you will be notified within 6 to 8 weeks following the closure of the application period.