Harbor UCLA 2025 New Graduate Program

Updated:   Published

UPDATE: Changes: New Log In Requirement
What Members Are Saying (AI-Generated Summary)

Members are discussing their experiences with applying and interviewing for nursing positions at Harbor-UCLA, sharing timelines and tips for communication. Some members are seeking clarification on the application process and expressing frustration with the lack of guidance provided. There is also a discussion about the availability of new graduate positions and the involvement of schools in assisting graduates with the application process.

Hi everyone! I was recently hired for the NICU at Harbor-UCLA new grad program, starting in March 2025. Im super excited to begin this journey and would love to connect with others who are also starting in March!

If youre in the same cohort (or have any insight on what to expect), feel free to comment or message me.

Avylind said:

Has anyone heard anything abt the freeze lifting in Oct? I heard that the budget renews Oct 1 and the freeze will be evaluated Oct 15th, is that true?

Going through the new grad program now, and we heard the same thing from the CNO when he came to speak with us during orientation.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

What department are you in you going through new grad program? What unit?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi!

I applied to Relief nurse I and obtained my results, so just wondering what I should do next? Should I reach out to recruitment even tho there's a hiring freeze?

I would appreciate any insight or tips 🫶🏼

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Loveliernurse said:

Hi!

I applied to Relief nurse I and obtained my results, so just wondering what I should do next? Should I reach out to recruitment even tho there's a hiring freeze?

I would appreciate any insight or tips 🫶🏼

I haven't spoken with nurse recruitment since on-boarding. At the time, they were not processing any paperwork for prospective nurses, but that might have changed since then. When I submitted my paperwork in September 2024, it took 3-ish weeks for recruitment to reach out to me after I had my test results for the next steps (document submission and unit/specialty choice). The nice thing is that once you are a candidate for employment, you can apply to any job in the DHS system you qualify for -- this includes all inpatient and outpatient facilities.

As far as advice -- be prepared for a long wait. Everything with County takes time. After getting my test results and submitting my paperwork, I called the nursing recruitment offices weekly to see which departments were hiring new grads, and arranged interviews if I was interested. Some job openings will be emailed to you, but in my experience, it's only a fraction of what's actually available, so be sure to call them. But getting job offers or rejections can take weeks. Once you get a job offer, it takes an average of 16 weeks to onboard. I was told to expect the process to take a year, and that was true to my experience, but I have friends who only waited 6-9 months (I wanted a specific specialty, so it was a longer process). Once you start at a county facility, you will not get your first paycheck until the end of your first 30 days, which they didn't tell me or anyone I was on-boarding with until our first day and, understandably, has been an issue for some people. 

Up Vote Up Vote ×

just emailed my documents to recruitment, hopefully I hear back soon regarding hiring freezes 😞

Up Vote Up Vote ×

What was the verdict on the freeze, if anyone minds sparing an update?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
newgrad000003 said:

What was the verdict on the freeze, if anyone minds sparing an update?

I believe the freeze is still in effect, but I still got pushed through and I'll be in the November 3 cohort. I'm not sure if they're continuing to onboard other people though.

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Avylind said:

I believe the freeze is still in effect, but I still got pushed through and I'll be in the November 3 cohort. I'm not sure if they're continuing to onboard other people though.

That makes sense--I think you had mentioned that you had interviewed before I had even applied this Summer. Congrats! Thanks for letting me know.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Do you guys know how long it take for them to email the assessment result. I did mine around October 15 and still haven't received that email yet. 

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi everyone! I just received a call from the department manager from the floor that I interviewed with back in July. Did anyone else receive a call? He let me know that they are slowly hiring again.

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
CHS said:

Hi everyone! I just received a call from the department manager from the floor that I interviewed with back in July. Did anyone else receive a call? He let me know that they are slowly hiring again.

Hi I called the Nurse recruitment team but they claimed that the hiring freeze is still in place. Do you know when they would officially accept the applications? or do you hear anything else from them? Thank you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
squeezee said:

Hi I called the Nurse recruitment team but they claimed that the hiring freeze is still in place. Do you know when they would officially accept the applications? or do you hear anything else from them? Thank you.

Hi! I actually have not spoken with HR or the nurse recruitment team. I received a call with the unit manager from the unit I interviewed with back in July. I submitted my application back in May so not sure what they are doing with recent applicants, sorry. The only thing he told me was that right now they hired in November, but he will let me know when they start hiring new grads again because they wanted to hire me based off my interview I had in July, but then the hiring freeze occurred so he will be in touch as to when the next cohort is. 

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion