Clinical Nurse Jobs in Irvine, CA
Clinical Nurse jobs in Irvine are concentrated in the Irvine Spectrum and Woodbridge medical corridors, as well as the Health Sciences campus near UCI, across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty care centers. Employers hiring right now include City of Hope, Hoag Health System, and OSO HOME CARE. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
In this clinic-based RN role, you will support multiple providers caring for complex breast surgery patients across specialties such as breast oncology, infectious disease, and plastic surgery. In a fast-paced, high-acuity outpatient setting, you will coordinate care for patients requiring advanced therapies by explaining treatment plans, monitoring lab results, and arranging transfusions as needed. You will partner with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to triage patient needs, follow up on orders, provide cross-coverage, and manage in-basket messages to ensure timely, comprehensive, high-quality care. Preferred experience is in surgical oncology, followed by medical oncology or other outpatient specialties.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Strong oncology clinical expertise.
Advanced critical thinking and clinical judgment in managing complex patient conditions
Proficiency in interpreting lab results and identifying early signs of complications
Excellent care coordination and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Confidence in patient education, including explaining complex therapies and treatment plans
Ability to prioritize, triage, and manage high-volume patient needs
Strong attention to detail and follow-through in managing orders and in-basket messaging
A compassionate, patient-centered approach with a focus on quality and safety
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing
- Three to five years related experience
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association
- National certification (must obtain within three years and must be maintained thereafter to retain Clin III status)
- If applicable to your site Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
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- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
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Who's Hiring
- City of Hope136

- Hoag Health System136

- OSO HOME CARE23

- AZAD Technology Partners23

Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
Clinical Nurse Jobs in Irvine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical nurse job in Irvine?
Focus your search on Irvine's hospital systems, multi-specialty outpatient clinics, and the dense concentration of medical groups near the UCI Health corridor and Irvine Spectrum. Employers in this market strongly favor candidates with acute care or specialty unit experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and familiarity with Epic or Cerner. Applying directly to health systems and large physician groups rather than through staffing agencies tends to yield faster responses in this market.
Which companies hire clinical nurses in Irvine?
Employers hiring clinical nurses in Irvine right now include City of Hope, Hoag Health System, and OSO HOME CARE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Irvine's employer mix leans heavily toward integrated health systems, specialty outpatient centers, and large corporate-owned medical groups, reflecting the city's strong healthcare infrastructure.
Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Irvine?
Yes, though they are rare since most clinical nurse roles require direct patient care in a facility. About 0% of clinical nurse openings tied to Irvine are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward utilization review, case management, and telephonic triage positions. Irvine's health insurance and managed care employers are the most active source of those remote-eligible roles locally.
How can I get a clinical nurse job in Irvine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Irvine is through a new-graduate residency or nurse externship at one of the area's hospital systems, which regularly recruit from regional nursing programs including those tied to UCI. Large outpatient groups and urgent care centers in the Spectrum and Woodbridge districts also hire new graduates for lower-acuity roles that build toward full clinical positions. Highlighting clinical rotation hours in med-surg or telemetry and holding current certifications before applying strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which industries hire the most clinical nurses in Irvine?
The sectors hiring the most clinical nurses in Irvine are Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Irvine's position as a regional healthcare hub, anchored by a major academic medical center and a high density of specialty and ambulatory care facilities, drives consistent demand across those sectors.
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