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How much do uci rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for uci rn in the United States is $44.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UCI RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UCI RN (Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit), you need advanced clinical skills in critical care, strong patient assessment abilities, and an active RN license, often with CCRN certification preferred. Familiarity with ICU-specific technologies such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial. Excellent communication, resilience under pressure, and teamwork are standout soft skills in this demanding environment. These competencies ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care to critically ill patients and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What are UCI RNs?

UCI RNs are Registered Nurses who work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital. They are responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill patients, often dealing with life-threatening conditions that require constant monitoring and advanced medical interventions. UCI RNs collaborate closely with doctors, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. They must have advanced knowledge of critical care nursing and usually require additional certifications beyond a standard RN license.

What is the difference between Uci Rn vs Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

AspectUci RnCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, UCI certificationState-approved CNA certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, specialized care unitsLong-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient assessments, care planning, medication administrationBasic patient care, assistance with daily activities

Uci Rns and CNAs both work in healthcare settings, but Uci Rns have advanced training and responsibilities, including patient assessments and medication management, while CNAs focus on basic patient care and daily assistance. The roles complement each other in providing comprehensive patient care.

What are some common challenges UCI RNs face when caring for critically ill patients, and how can they be addressed?

UCI RNs often encounter challenges such as managing rapidly changing patient conditions, balancing multiple high-acuity patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure situations. Effective communication, ongoing education, and strong teamwork skills are vital to addressing these challenges. Many units offer mentorship and continuous training, which help nurses stay current with best practices and improve patient outcomes.
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RN - ICU/CCU - Los Alamitos - FT Nights

RN - ICU/CCU - Los Alamitos - FT Nights

UC Irvine

Los Alamitos, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Critical Care Nurse

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Critical Care Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides individualized care to the critically ill patients and their families. Emphasis is on performing skills for a patient who is hemodynamically unstable or who requires specialized nursing care and monitoring equipment. The Registered Nurse is responsible for total care of their assigned patient(s) for the entire shift. The Critical Care Registered Nurse follows established guidelines by the AACN in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
  • Current California Registered Nurse license
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
  • Membership in a professional organization
  • Basic computer skills
  • Two years recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility
  • One year recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care Unit

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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