Clinical Nurse II - ACC Irvine PACU Nights

Who We Are

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.

Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and qua ternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center.

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Summary

The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. The nurse performs professional duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age‑appropriate cognitive skills of the patient, family, and significant other to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.

The nurse evaluates patient outcomes, the effectiveness of the plan of care, and readiness for discharge, revising the plan or making referrals as necessary. The nurse acts as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit and functions as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) as requested by the supervisor or manager.

• Minimum of 2 years current PACU experience and 2 years ICU experience in a critical care unit.
• Current PALS certification or obtainable within 90 days of employment.
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Flexibility and capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

• Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center and/or Academic Medical Center.
• Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commission requirements.
• Greater than two years of demonstrated nursing experience in a critical care or post‑anesthesia unit.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Registered Nurse diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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.

• 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
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

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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 and to 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 or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.