Life Changing. Yours and theirs.
It’s not just a career. It’s a calling—where you will be supported proudly. At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, you’ll find authentic connection: to your coworkers, to the community, and to the goal of helping children heal.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles encourages you to bring your superpowers to work: your hands, your heart, your mind and your voice. We recognize the whole person, valuing your unique individual contributions to treat the whole child. As part of our team, you will collaborate daily with nurses, physicians and other professionals to advance health and healing for all kids, youth and families.
Apply today to be a part of the #1 Children’s Hospital on the West Coast.
Why Nurses Choose CHLA
- Empowerment and Belonging: Our vibrant culture is built on belonging and teamwork. We are committed to the best, most equitable and most accessible care for all children in one of the most diverse cities in the nation. We are a team-oriented culture rooted in respect. And we do it with a spirit of innovation, always striving to improve the standards of pediatric care. We are a national pediatric health care leader, while remaining committed to our local community.
- Your Wellbeing, Our Commitment: You are welcomed with a total benefits package that includes competitive pay, best-in-class wellness care, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, bilingual differentials, flexible shifts and even our own farmer’s market. We offer employees working 20 or more hours per week a comprehensive, flexible benefits program that allows them to choose a plan that best meets their needs and the needs of their families.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers a professional ladder for our nurses, making it possible for nurses—from new graduates to seasoned professionals and managers—to advance their careers. Nurses are also leaders at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, helping to shape clinical practice through our Collaborative Governance councils and programs like our evidence-based practice fellowship. Academic advancement is encouraged, supported and celebrated—creating more opportunities for professional growth.
- Our Commitment to Competitive Pay: CHLA is committed to offering competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent. Our pay is positioned to lead in the market, ensuring that our team members are rewarded in a way that reflects their skills, contributions and the value they bring to the organization.
Why Nurses Love Us!
Danielle Long, MSN, RNIII, CCRN, CNLThere’s a magic that happens when you walk through the doors at CHLA. That it’s a free-standing children’s hospital and everything here is for the kids makes it such a special place. I just fell in love with it. I feel a sense of belonging because I feel confident in what I’m doing. I feel an extreme sense of belonging to my unit and my team, and an even larger sense of belonging to the institution. CHLA has invested in me as a leader in other ways, too. As a nurse, you may think, “I don’t get these kind of opportunities.” At CHLA you do, especially if you pursue them.
Chris Peterka, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL, CPNNo matter where you work at CHLA, there is a culture of respect—everyone has a valued viewpoint. And everyone is passionate about what they do. I’m lucky to be part of that culture. I belong at CHLA because of lots of moments. As a nursing student and after being hired, I could see how they invest in the nursing staff in terms of training and education. They put a huge value on prepping you for a very intense job. I felt supported from the beginning. That carried me through the first year or two as a new nurse.
Shea Crawford, RNII, BSN, MBAI learned CHLA has a transition program to pediatrics for nurses with experience in adult settings. I applied for the NICCU and got it! I knew I belonged the very first day. I was nervous, wondering what will it be like, especially as a male nurse. Everyone in the unit was so inviting and happy to have me on board, it felt like home. It felt like family. I get the opportunity to treat sick kids and be part of helping them get healthier and, for a lot of them, go home for the first time. I’m proud to tell people I’m a NICCU nurse at CHLA. I honestly can’t imagine ever leaving CHLA. It’s a special place.
Krystina Daniels, RNII, BSN, CPN, PHNI felt that sense of belonging because of the high-caliber work ethic of the other nurses I was working with and observing. I was completely wooed by it. I applied for a job at CHLA. I’m here, I thought, I made it! It felt like a homecoming. At CHLA, you know you’re working with people who have your back. Teamwork is part of the ether in the air. We are all here because we value kids. I’ve never felt my voice couldn’t challenge another opinion for the sake of a patient. It’s a team effort. We each have different scopes of practice—we need each other. Everyday I put my badge on, I’m proud to be part of CHLA.