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Our Nurses: The Heart of Our Mission

Our nurses are the heart of our mission. They are the compassionate caregivers, the skilled professionals, and the unwavering advocates who make a profound difference in the lives of our patients every single day. Their dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered care is the driving force behind our commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We recognize and value the vital role our nurses play, and we are committed to supporting their professional growth and creating an environment where they can thrive. We know that exceptional patient care begins with exceptional nurses.

  • 36+ specialty care areas
  • 10 years average length of employment
  • 4K registered nurses

Working with Purpose

For Registered Nurses, Medical Doctors, and Physical Therapists, working with purpose goes beyond clinical expertise—it's about making meaningful connections with every patient they serve. Each day, they bring compassion, dedication, and skill to the forefront, whether it's through critical decision-making, personalized care plans, or empowering patients on their journey to recovery. United by a shared mission to heal and uplift, these professionals transform lives by combining heart and science in every step of care.

Having experienced MemorialCare's exceptional patient care firsthand, I'm deeply impressed and honored to contribute to such a respected organization. My leadership philosophy centers on inspiring, supporting, and empowering our nurses to deliver the outstanding care our patients deserve, which aligns directly with the mission and values of this organization.”

Betty Beltran, BSN Clinical Operations Manager,
Medical Surgical ICU
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Working at MemorialCare has given me the opportunity to impact patient care beyond the bedside- ensuring safe transitions, coordinating complex needs, and supporting families through vulnerable moments.  I'm grateful to serve in as role where I can truly make a difference- both clinically and personally.”

Nguyen Pham, RN Inpatient Care manager,
Care Coordination
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Inspired Nursing, Inspired Care

Experience the MemorialCare difference. We've created a culture of caring where nurses are valued, respected, and empowered. Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and discover a workplace where you belong.

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Empowering Nurses to Grow

Ignite your nursing career at MemorialCare! We provide pathways for advancement, rewarding your clinical excellence and fueling your growth with robust continuing education and mentorship. Lead the way and specialize with our support for certifications and potential tuition reimbursement, all within a collaborative, Magnet-recognized environment.

  • Nursing Leadership Academy

    MemorialCare Nurse Leadership Academy identifies and cultivates outstanding individuals from within the MemorialCare organization who demonstrate talent, commitment and leadership potential. Its purpose is to provide these individuals with a unique opportunity to enhance their leadership knowledge and skills through a rigorous and structured educational experience. Additionally, this experience enriches the participant’s knowledge and appreciation of the rich history of the MemorialCare Health System, and exposes them to the experiences, competencies and skills necessary to advance along leadership pathways (management, advanced clinical practice, education, informatics etc) that are critical to the future of nursing and healthcare.

  • Professional Advancement Program (PAP)

    The Professional Advancement Program is designed to recognize the clinical excellence of RNs seeking advancement.

    • Promotes evidence-based practice and nursing research
    • Promotes the development of leadership qualities of an individual RN
    • Ensures engagement of RNs at the organizational level
    • Evaluate the level of an RN’s expertise as well as areas for development
    • Levels are structured incrementally to represent increasing authority, accountability, and autonomy accompanied by monetary remuneration.

    Benefits Include:

    • Salary increases in addition to an annual pay increase

  • Advancement Program for Professional Staff (APPIS) Program

    The Advancement Program for Professional Staff (APPlS) is a program developed by nurses from both of MemorialCare’s Orange County Campuses.

    This opportunity provides recognition and reward for the professional nurse who demonstrates integrity and a high level of engagement in promoting the practice and image of nursing.

    There are multiple pathways available:

    • Full- and Part-Time Clinical Nurses
    • Clinical Supervisors/House Supervisors/Administrative House Officers
    • Care Managers

    Benefits include:

    • Salary increases that is in addition to your annual evaluation pay increase
    • Applicant may opt to level up, maintain the current level, level down, or remove themselves from the APPlS program based on their availability to the time commitment

  • Magnet Recognition Program

    The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence, which benefits the whole of an organization. To nurses, Magnet Recognition means education and development through every career stage, which leads to greater autonomy at the bedside. To patients, it means the very best care, delivered by nurses who are supported to be the very best that they can be.

  • DAISY Award

    MemorialCare hospitals participate in the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award program, which recognizes nurses for their compassionate care. The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates nurses' clinical skills and compassion.

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At MemorialCare, we focus on linking skilled professionals with fulfilling career paths by hosting dynamic hiring events. These gatherings create a direct line of communication between our recruitment teams and potential team members, encouraging productive, face-to-face engagement. Participants get an inside look at the wide range of roles we offer, our collaborative work environment, and the meaningful contributions we make in healthcare. Through these events, candidates are equipped to make thoughtful career choices, while we continue to grow a passionate team committed to providing outstanding care.

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