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Registered Nurse I - Medical Surgical / Telemetry* (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Colton, California, United States
$95,576 - $100,422.40 USD yearly
Nurse

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 area of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.

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 the Registered Nurse I - ARMC job description.

 
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: www.arrowheadregional.org
  

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: 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: 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, March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. 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 need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. 

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).