From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources
The short version
A pediatric system whose posted units include a Level III or IV NICU, a family-centered pediatric CVICU on 12-hour shifts, and a Special Delivery Unit for perinatal and neonatal deliveries.
Employer research, Sep 19, 2026
The NICU here is described as Level III or IV, caring for premature and critically ill infants.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09Source: jobleads.comA posted NICU night-shift role lists a full-time base range of $78,468 to $125,554, which gives you a real number to plan around before you apply.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09Source: jobleads.comCHOC and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego now sit under one parent system spanning three hospitals and two Level 1 pediatric trauma centers.
If you are moving hereSources
Nursing here
Benefits
Pay detail is what's publicly posted: OR circulating RN base from $57.00 to $91.00 an hour, and a NICU night-shift full-time base range of $78,468 to $125,554.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$57.00/hr
Circulating Nurse (RN), Main OR or Procedure Center (Full Time)
As of 2026-09
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- Hourly pay
$91.00/hr
Circulating Nurse (RN), Main OR or Procedure Center max base hourly
As of 2026-09
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- Hourly pay
$56.96/hr
RN - Cardiovascular ICU (Full Time - Nights) min base
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$91.14/hr
RN - Cardiovascular ICU (Full Time - Nights) max base
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$73.44/hr
RN - Cardiovascular ICU (Per Diem - Nights)
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$73.00/hr
Special Delivery Unit RN (Per Diem, Nights)
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- Hourly pay
$59.00/hr
Clinical Nurse, Specialty Clinic Procedure RN (Per Diem)
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- Annual pay
NICU RN: Night Shift full-time base range ($78,468 - $125,554)
As of 2026-09
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The units
NICU
CHOC Children's · Orange, CA
Provides care to premature and critically ill infants in a Level III or IV NICU setting.
- Equipment and technology
- Level III or IV NICU
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Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
CHOC Children's · Orange, CA
Pediatric CVICU provides family-centered intensive care with 12-hour shifts.
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CHOC Children's · Orange, CAAs of 2026-09Special Delivery Unit / Maternal Fetal Services
CHOC Children's · Orange, CA
Special Delivery Unit provides specialized perinatal and neonatal delivery services.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Culture and Mission
- Staff praise the strong dedication to child-centered care, supportive coworkers, and team spirit.
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- Workplace Dynamics
- While RNs report high satisfaction and 98% recommend rate, some former staff note occasional leadership disconnects or unit friction.
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As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews are strong overall, but some former staff describe leadership disconnects and friction on certain units — worth asking about the specific unit you'd join.
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As of 2026-09Source: 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 Orange, CA
Orange, California offers classic Southern California suburban living with a historic heart. Old Towne Orange charms with antique shops, farmers markets, and the iconic roundabout plaza. With major hospital systems across Orange County within a short drive, it's a convenient, family-friendly base for working RNs.
Browse roles in Orange- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,327/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $117,113/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does CHOC Children's hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CHOC Children's, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at CHOC Children's
- LVN
- Day – 08hrs (United States of America)
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-CHOC-Children-s-EI_IE18961.11,26.htm
The short version
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/CHOC-Children-s-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE18961.0,15_KO16,32.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/CHOC-Children-s-Reviews-E18961.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026-09
- jobleads.com/us/job/nicu-rn-night-shift-in-magnet-team-education-reimbursement--orange--e66b5ac3d3c109ddb26544881f9b453a5
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09
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