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As of Sep 6, 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 is a UCI RN?

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 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Uci Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,525 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Stepdown Clinical Nurse II-UCI Float Pool Other-FT Night Shift

UCI Health

Orange, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

UCI Health rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Clinical Nurse

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

  • Must possess and maintain appropriate certifications, (NRP, PALS, etc.) per unit assignment, as required
  • Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience, with at least 2 years of recent Step-Down or ICU experience
  • Current California RN license
  • All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
  • Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses And Certifications
  • Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education

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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

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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