UC Irvine
Academic medical center in Fountain Valley, CA
- 459 beds
- Hiring days and evenings
From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Fountain Valley
Nursing here
Benefits
UCI Health states that it invests in its people and empowers them to grow and make a lasting impact.
The hard parts
Large organizational structure with 17,000+ co-workers may involve complex bureaucratic processes
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Serving a region of nearly 4 million people may contribute to high patient volumes and demanding workload
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Specific nurse-reported negative feedback was not captured in the available review sources
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
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?
Common questions
Does UC Irvine hire new grads?
3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), ICU (1), med surg (1), oncology (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UC Irvine, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UC Irvine
Sources
- uci.edu
Employer website
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