Empowering Your Nursing Career
Launch your nursing career with MemorialCare's New Grad Residency Program, offering a unique opportunity to make a difference. We provide comprehensive support and mentorship from experienced preceptors, unparalleled clinical experiences alongside respected physicians and nurses, and diverse professional development opportunities. Beyond the residency, MemorialCare, a nationally recognized healthcare system, offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for career advancement.
MemorialCare: Your Path to Nursing Excellence Starts Here
MemorialCare is committed to supporting your professional growth and advancement as a newly graduated registered nurse. The New Graduate RN Residency Program provides the tools and experiences you’ll need as you transition from your school studies into professional nursing practice.
The year-long Residency Program begins with hospital and new graduate orientation, followed by clinical preceptorship under the guidance of a specially trained RN Preceptor on your unit. During the preceptorship, you will gain increasing competencies using practice-based learning until you can take an independent patient assignment. In addition to acquiring valuable clinical skills, you will be supported through your first year and integrated into MemorialCare values. Expert registered nurses and clinicians facilitate the residency program with an emphasis on:
- Critical thinking skills
- Interprofessional relationships and team communication
- Leadership abilities in a shared governance environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- Patient-family centered care
- Speak Up for Safety
- Evidence-based practice and performance improvement
View Recent Grad JobsStarting as a new nurse fresh out of school felt daunting, but the New Grad program eased my transition by helping me set goals and address concerns. Its guidance was essential in shaping me into the nurse I am today.”
Justin Jo Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
View Recent Grad JobsAs a New Graduate RN, I chose MemorialCare because of its stellar reputation and enthusiastic praise from past graduates. The program’s dynamic blend of inspiring guest speakers, immersive simulations, diverse clinical experiences, and unwavering support made my journey truly unforgettable—I can’t recommend it enough.
Lily Courts Registered Nurse, Department Telemetry
View Recent Grad JobsThe New Graduate program at MemorialCare has truly empowered me to become the nurse I aspire to be, with dedicated preceptors and mentors guiding me every step of the way. The culture of teamwork here inspires confidence, support, and motivation as I continue to develop my skills.
Rachel Dapper Registered Nurse Department, Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum
New Graduate Residency Program Timelines:†
Apply ASAP: Positions are posted for only 5 days so it is critical to apply as soon as possible.
Hiring Process: This varies per unit and site. Once the position is posted and you are selected to interview, the recruiter will reach out to you within 2 weeks.
* Department participation and volume of openings will be determined at the time of job posting
† All dates are subject to change
Long Beach Medical Center & Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
- Start date: January with positions posted in October
- Start date: March with positions posted in December
- Start date: August with positions posted in May
- Start date: November with positions posted August
Orange Coast Medical Center
- Start date: March with positions posted in January
- Start date: August with positions posted in June
- Start date: October with positions posted in August
Saddleback Medical Center
- Start date: March with positions posted in January
- Start date: August with positions posted in June
- Start date: November with positions posted in September
Connect with Ashley, to learn more about our New Grad RN opportunities: mhsrnnewgraduates@memorialcare.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the new grad residency look like in regards to training?
This can vary per site. The first 1-2 weeks you will have Hospital Orientation, RN Orientation, New Grad orientation and classroom activities/training with the Clinical Educator. Then you will start your clinical experience with your preceptor, you will have a preceptor for 18-24 shifts. You will have a RN Buddy so you have support and additional resources such as team leaders and relief coordinators. Finally, you will have transition classes with all the RN’s in your cohort at 3 months, 6 months and 9 months. Overall, all of our hospitals are very supportive of our new grads and we want to see each and every one of our new grads flourish into confident RN’s.
Q: How long will you have a preceptor for?
It varies per unit, ranges between 18-24 shifts.
Q: Is it required to have a BSN?
It varies per location. Long Beach Medical Center/Miller Children’s Hospital it is required to have your BSN for the residency. For Orange Coast Medical Center and Saddleback Medical Center BSN is preferred. However, since they are Magnet hospitals you must be enrolled in your BSN.
Q: Are all new grad positions full-time?
Yes, all new grad positions are full-time.
Q: What units are hiring?
It varies every cohort and every campus, it’s depend on each units needs at that time.
Q: Do I need my RN# to apply? Can I still be pending my NCLEX when I apply?
Yes you can still apply if you are pending your RN# or NCLEX. Your RN# would need to be on the boards before the cohort start date. On the application it will ask for your RN#, if you do not have it yet you can put your NCLEX date or pending NCLEX.
Q: Are there any resume tips you can share?
Yes, check out our resume tips here.
Look for keywords in the job postings .
Especially in the Qualifications/Requirements section; including the keywords in relevant sections of your resume will grab the attention of the recruiter.
Use a professional font
Stay away from using fancy fonts throughout your resume. Effective fonts like Arial or Times New Roman should be used with the font size ranging between 10 to 12
Choose the appropriate margins
Like a research paper, margins should be set at 1-inch. If you have trouble filling the page work on your line spacing if needed.
Use active language in your resume
Using action verbs and power words will give you resume improved readability; it will keep your resume from sounding stale and keep you work descriptions sounding stronger
Include only relevant information
Don’t include random things such as hobbies, affiliations or certifications that are not relevant to the position you are applying for. Include only work experience, achievements, education and skills most relevant to the employer. Make sure your clinical rotation experience is on your resume.
Call attention to important achievements
Instead of just listing job duties, highlight the top 3 or 4 accomplishments in your current or previous work. You can also create an “Achievements” or “Skills” section with relevant highlights like educational coursework, relevant awards or volunteer experience
Only include subheadings and sections you need
Whether you start from scratch or use a template, only include sections you need. If you have not held any professional positions, it may be better to replace the experience section with relevant coursework, academic achievements and other experiences like internships or volunteer work
Proofread
Before you send out your resume, re-read it for spelling and grammar errors. Read it out loud and also have someone read it for you to make sure you catch any mistakes or address inconsistencies.
Cover Letter
While not required, it helps your application stand out.
Letters of recommendation
You are welcome to include!
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