UCLA Health
Academic medical center in Los Angeles, CA
- $79k–$278k/yr posted pay across 14 roles
- Hiring rotating
From 15 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
UCLA Health is an internationally respected healthcare leader operating across Southern California with approximately 33,000 employees. The system is affiliated with UCLA and encompasses multiple hospitals and clinics throughout the region, including locations in Santa Monica.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Urology and ambulatory float team nurses: 6 of 15 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 13 of 15 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 8 of 15 roles float between units
Nursing here
Benefits
UCLA Health Human Resources states it provides competitive pay and benefits along with professional resources, and is committed to delivering an outstanding work experience.
The hard parts
Large organizational size of 33,000 employees may involve bureaucratic processes and complex hierarchies
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
High professional standards and expectations — described as 'challenged' environment which may imply demanding workload
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 UCLA Health hire new grads?
7 of 15 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Urology (4), ambulatory float team (2), oncology (2), digestive diseases & specialties (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UCLA Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UCLA Health
- RN
- LVN
- Department of Urology
- Floating required
Sr. LVN - Oncology, Santa Monica
$39–$51/hr
- LVN
- Hematology/Oncology Community Clinics
Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist - Peer Review (On-Site)
$122,000–$278,000/year
- RN
- LVN
- Variable schedule
- Floating required
- LVN
- Rotating shift
- Floating required
- LVN
- Rotating shift
- Floating required
Sources
- uclahealth.org/santa-monica
Employer website
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