University of California Irvine Medical Center
101 City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
At a glance
University of California Irvine Medical Center is a government-owned, acute care hospital located in Orange, California, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking a dynamic urban environment. The hospital serves a diverse community, including a significant international population, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a large, well-resourced setting. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the institution’s size and location suggest it may be open to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 415
- RN Count
- 158
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- No
Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $115,577 (+19% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive77.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walk4.4%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home15.5%
- John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
- Los Alamitos Army Air Field
- Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)
- Ontario International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 9,107,327
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 3,923,415
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 3,329,377
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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