Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
Specialty hospital in Los Angeles, CA
- Hiring nights
- Nurse residency
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 10, 2026Sources
The short version
You would enter a Magnet-designated hospital through a one-year RN Residency in Pediatrics accredited with distinction by ANCC PTAP.
Employer research, Sep 10, 2026
You can step into pediatrics through a one-year RN Residency in Pediatrics accredited with distinction by ANCC PTAP.
For new gradsSources
You would learn on the unit, in class, and in simulation, with structured support while you move into pediatric practice.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: chla.orgYou would join a residency that has run for more than 25 years and still welcomed a Fall 2025 cohort.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: RN Residency in Pediatrics · ANCC PTAP Accredited with Distinction
Not a fit
- New grads: all 2 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Los Angeles
Nursing here
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · employer research
- Nurse residency
RN Residency in Pediatrics · ANCC PTAP Accredited with Distinction
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
New-grad residency supplies extended clinical experience, classroom learning, simulation, and structured support to transition into pediatric practice.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · employer research
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As of 2026Source: chla.org- Career development
A clinical ladder exists; a former RN II listed its requirements as a drawback.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · employer research
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As of 2023-07-02Source: glassdoor.com
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Research employee reported no annual bonuses and pay that could be more competitive, with market adjustments.
As of 2024-09-23
Sources
Units hiring now
- Civil engineering1 open
- Med surgNights 11 open
Pediatrics / acute care
CHLA cares for acutely ill and injured children and is a Magnet teaching hospital affiliated with Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: chla.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Learning and hospital reputation
- A former RN II described CHLA as among the best hospitals and a great place to learn.
Sources
As of 2023-07-02Source: glassdoor.com- Retention and clinical ladder
- The same former RN II cited retention problems and clinical-ladder requirements as cons.
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As of 2023-07-02Source: glassdoor.com- Growth and workplace culture
- A current employee cited growth opportunities, ongoing projects, friendly colleagues, and a fun environment.
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As of 2024-09-23Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Pay and bonuses
- That employee said pay is not competitive, SOPs are inconsistent across departments, and there are no annual bonuses.
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As of 2024-09-23Source: glassdoor.com- Pace and change fatigue
- A long-tenured employee said too many initiatives run at once with little pause between go-lives and the workplace is extremely busy.
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As of 2015-08-18Source: glassdoor.com- Overall Glassdoor snapshot
- Aggregate rating was 3.5 from 832 reviews, with 71% saying they would recommend CHLA to a friend.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff have said pay is not competitive and that there are no annual bonuses.
Sources
As of 2024-09-23Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Los Angeles, CA
With living costs about 14% above the national average, an $80k–$150k nurse salary typically means renting in vibrant Koreatown, East Hollywood, or Glendale rather than buying on the Westside. From tree-lined Pasadena and family-friendly Encino to coastal Mar Vista, Los Angeles rewards relocating nurses with distinct pockets of neighborhood community.
Browse roles in Los Angeles- Metro price level · Los Angeles area
- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,939/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) hire new grads?
All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: RN Residency in Pediatrics · ANCC PTAP Accredited with Distinction.
Which units are hiring?
Civil engineering (1) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Nights, full-time
- Duque MedSurge
Sources
- chla.org/nursing/rn-residency-pediatrics
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/ChildrensLA/posts/welcome-to-our-fall-2025-childrens-hospital-los-angeles-rn-residency-cohort-/1247970777360196
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Children-s-Hospital-Los-Angeles-E18619-RVW77904244.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-07-02
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Children-s-Hospital-Los-Angeles-E18619-RVW91286276.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-09-23
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Children-s-Hospital-Los-Angeles-E18619-RVW7627282.htm
What nurses say · as of 2015-08-18
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Children-s-Hospital-Los-Angeles-EI_IE18619.11,42.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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