UC Irvine

The system includes UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, California, along with four hospitals and affiliated physicians in the UCI Health Community Network across Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers throughout the region. With over 17,000 co-workers, UCI Health serves nearly 4 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County. UCI Health has been listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. The medical center is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and a regional burn center. The organization provides tertiary and quaternary care, offering nurses exposure to complex, high-acuity patient populations. For nurses, UCI Health describes itself as a place to find a supportive network, learn from nationally regarded physicians and nurses, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and lead in medical innovation. The organization states it invests in its people and empowers them to grow and make a lasting impact. As an academic health system, nurses may also encounter opportunities related to teaching and working alongside future healthcare professionals.

UCI Health's mission is to improve the lives of people in their community and beyond. The organization is dedicated to the discovery of new medical frontiers, the teaching of future healers, and the delivery of the finest evidence-based care. Their stated values emphasize putting learners first, supporting the employee experience, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.