RN Transition Fellowship Surgery

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Transition RN Fellowship at California Hospital prepares and supports experienced nurses as they enter into a specialty unit.  Our next RN Transition Fellowship program start date will begin March 16th, 2026. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience to be eligible for this program.  Positions are limited and early application is encouraged . Application period is open December 1st 202​5  and will closed when a sufficient number of applicants have been received.

To initiate the application process please complete the online job application and submit the following item :

• Current resume​

As a surgical services nurse at California Medical Center, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable.

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Job Requirements

This position represented by CNA.