From 6 postings and the employer’s siteSources
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: 4 of 6 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Irvine
Nursing here
Benefits
As the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, UCI Health is part of the UC system, but specific benefits information should be verified directly with the employer.
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 UCI Health hire new grads?
4 of 6 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts, 1 is a night 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 UCI Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UCI Health
- RN
- Day shift
- Floating required
Sources
- ucihealth.org/locations/irvine/acute-care-hospital
Employer website
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