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Transition Registered Nurse Fellow 12HR

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$66–87K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$66–87K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Role Type
Fellowship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California RN LicenseBLS CertificationPALS CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Transition Nurse Fellow works in the PICU under a preceptor, conducting patient assessments and participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care tailored to patients’ age and developmental needs. CHLA’s 12-month fellowship provides experienced registered nurses transitioning to acute pediatric care with specialty orientation, clinical immersion, education, mentorship, debriefing, and ongoing professional development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care PrinciplesCrisis ResponseAcute Care

Qualifications

1+ Year Registered Nurse ExperienceAssociate Degree in NursingCalifornia RN LicenseBLS CertificationPALS CertificationBachelor of Science in Nursing

Full job description

Transition Registered Nurse Fellow 12HR

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Registered Nurse

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Transition Nurse Fellow in the PICU, with the supervision of a preceptor conducts patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs as outlined below. Collaborates with other health care team, as guided by their preceptor, members in the delivery of care. Consistently demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is pleased to offer the Transition RN Fellowship Program, a comprehensive training program designed for experienced registered nurses seeking to transition into an acute care pediatric setting. This 12-month fellowship provides a structured orientation tailored to the specialty area, incorporating competency-based clinical immersion, a robust educational curriculum, formal mentorship and debriefing opportunities, and ongoing professional development throughout the post-immersion period. Upon completion of the program, Transition RN Fellows will be prepared to safely and competently transition into pediatric specialty practice, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, clinical judgment, and confidence required to deliver high-quality care to pediatric patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

  • 1+ year as a Registered Nurse Basic knowledge of patient care principles.

  • Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies.

Preferred:

  • Acute care experienced.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Pay Scale Information

USD $65,520.00 - USD $87,360.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

How this job compares

Set against the 58,098 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$66–87K/yr
  • California median$110–157K/yr121 salary ranges
  • US median$83–110K/yr4,616 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $76K, is 42% below the California median midpoint ($131K) — in the lowest quarter of Registered Nurse salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,395 open Registered Nurse jobs in California and 58,098 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (28,409 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 16,059 of the 58,098 open Registered Nurse jobs (28%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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