Registered Nurse I (County Promotional)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: Colton, CA 92324
Description:
Salary : $90,542.40 - $104,998.40 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-18070CP-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 9:00 AM Pacific
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 3 months from the end of their assignment.Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is now hiring for Registered Nurse I. This entry-level position is designed to prepare new nurses (nurses with less than one (1) year of RN experience) for their transition into the professional nursing role. The track is designed to facilitate the acquisition of technical and clinical skills needed for the role of the professional nurse in the areas of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Critical Care, and Emergency.
This position is targeted ONLY for those with less than one (1) year of RN experience If you have more than one year of RN experience, please visit sbcounty.gov/jobs to apply to other nursing opportunities offered at San Bernardino County!
*Official title: Registered Nurse I - ARMC
For more information, refer to theRegistered Nurse I - ARMC job description.
Two Excellent Benefits Packages to Choose From!
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2/hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the California Nurses Association Group, refer to the MBO - CNA BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.
To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess ALL of the following:
License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Certification: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Note: License number and expiration date must be listed on the application to be eligible.
Note:Registered Nurse I - ARMC must be promoted to journey-level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable). Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing are desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
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CURRENT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT STATUS: If you are currently employed by San Bernardino COUNTY, indicate your current position type.
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License: Do you possess a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California?
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License: Indicate your California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN, 123456, expires 12/31/23. Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
05
Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
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Please indicate your primary area of interest:
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Please indicate your secondary area of interest:
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Employment Status: Are you currently employed at ARMC as a Student Nurse?
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Employment Status: Please select your current employment status.
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Hospital Experience: Indicate below if you possess experience working in an acute care hospital. Note: Internship/externship experience is not considered qualifying work experience.
11
Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate below if you possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed vocational nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
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Emergency Room Technician Experience: Indicate below if you have experience as an Emergency Room Technician.
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Education: Indicate the highest degree conferred.
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Continuing Education: indicate the course(s) you have completed.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-18070CP-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 9:00 AM Pacific
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 3 months from the end of their assignment.Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is now hiring for Registered Nurse I. This entry-level position is designed to prepare new nurses (nurses with less than one (1) year of RN experience) for their transition into the professional nursing role. The track is designed to facilitate the acquisition of technical and clinical skills needed for the role of the professional nurse in the areas of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Critical Care, and Emergency.
This position is targeted ONLY for those with less than one (1) year of RN experience If you have more than one year of RN experience, please visit sbcounty.gov/jobs to apply to other nursing opportunities offered at San Bernardino County!
*Official title: Registered Nurse I - ARMC
For more information, refer to theRegistered Nurse I - ARMC job description.
Two Excellent Benefits Packages to Choose From!
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2/hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the California Nurses Association Group, refer to the MBO - CNA BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.
To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess ALL of the following:
License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Certification: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Note: License number and expiration date must be listed on the application to be eligible.
Note:Registered Nurse I - ARMC must be promoted to journey-level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable). Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing are desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
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CURRENT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT STATUS: If you are currently employed by San Bernardino COUNTY, indicate your current position type.
- Regular
- Contract
- Public Service Employee
- Intern
- Extra-Help
- Recurrent
- CalWORKS
- I am not currently employed by San Bernardino County.
- I am employed by a Temporary Employment Agency.
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License: Do you possess a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California?
- Yes
- No
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License: Indicate your California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN, 123456, expires 12/31/23. Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
05
Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
- Yes
- No
- Will obtain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
06
Please indicate your primary area of interest:
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
- Critical Care
- Emergency
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Please indicate your secondary area of interest:
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
- Critical Care
- Emergency
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Employment Status: Are you currently employed at ARMC as a Student Nurse?
- Yes
- No
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Employment Status: Please select your current employment status.
- I am a current employee at ARMC.
- I am a current employee at another department in San Bernardino County.
- I was recently employed at San Bernardino County (less than 3 months ago).
- I am NOT an current or recent employee at San Bernardino County.
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Hospital Experience: Indicate below if you possess experience working in an acute care hospital. Note: Internship/externship experience is not considered qualifying work experience.
- Experience in an acute or sub-acute setting
- Experience at ARMC
- No experience in an acute or sub-acute setting
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate below if you possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed vocational nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
- One (1) year of experience as a licensed vocational nurse in an acute or sub-acute setting
- One (1) year of experience as a licensed vocational nurse at ARMC
- No experience as a licensed vocational nurse in an acute or sub-acute setting
12
Emergency Room Technician Experience: Indicate below if you have experience as an Emergency Room Technician.
- Yes
- No
13
Education: Indicate the highest degree conferred.
- Associate's degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Master's degree in Nursing
- A degree in another discipline
- None of the above
- Other
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Continuing Education: indicate the course(s) you have completed.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition
- Basic Fetal Monitoring
- Chemotherapy Certification
- Critical Care
- Emergency Room Nursing
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale
- None of the above
- Other
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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