RELIEF NURSE (INTERNAL REGISTRY)

Salary: $63.20 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: Y5261I
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/09/2026


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER :

Y5261I

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

FILING DATE:

The application filing period will begin on June 10, 2026 - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until all the vacancies are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US -

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.

DHS is seeking a dedicated Relief Nurse (Internal Registry) to join our team. Whether you're working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

OUR MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
The Team Member We Are Looking for Will:

Advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct patient care for patients that require specialty services and nursing care.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care delegation and coordination of nursing care and utilization of the nursing process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients and as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Performs work with integrity and in compliance with professional nursing practice standards policies and procedures, respecting patients' privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One (1) year experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing acute direct patient care in a hospital.

-AND-

A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. *

-AND-

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).*
-AND-

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

NOTE: Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California have to provide their Registered Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.

If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application, please email a copy to Balik Sarkissian via within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be awarded to applicants whose experience exceeds the requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
* Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required license(s) and certificate(s) has to be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

PHYSICAL CLASS III (MODERATE):
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based up on the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be included on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on a list for 12 months. Hiring managers within DHS will use this list to fill vacancies as they become available.

Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.

Applicants who applied and did not meet the Requirements when submitting their application may reapply 30 days after their most recent application date.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational needs.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and prevent incorrect email addresses.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience, including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in the refusal of the application or the rescission of the appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not suffice to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

EMAIL VERIFICATION INFORMATION:
We will send notifications to the email address indicated in the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims for missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons submit their Social Security Identification number, so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using anyone else's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

• For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Balik Sarkissian at is here to guide you every step of the way.
• Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Teletype Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• California Relay Services Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Please reference Exam Number: Y5261I in all communications during the application process.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
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01


The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.
Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" , or "see application" will NOT be considered as a response.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Using the verbiage from a/the job posting or classification specification will not be acceptable response/s.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

02


Many important notifications and results notices, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add View email address on click.appcast.io and View email address on click.appcast.io to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants can opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply to Los Angeles County.
Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging in to governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which stores copies of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications as a valid reason for a late test administration, rescheduling, or an extension of the appeal rights period.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

03



WITHIN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS, how many years of experience do you have as a registered nurse providing acute direct patient care in a hospital?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more
• No Experience

04


If you indicated that you have experience for Question 3 , to ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following: 1. Payroll Title:
2. Name of Employer:
3. Emergency Department, Division, Section, Unit:
4. Name and Title of Supervisor:
5. Dates of Employment (mm/yr): FROM _____ TO _____
6. Hours Worked per Week:

List all experiences that apply.

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "N/A" in the space below.
05


Do you have an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

• Yes, I have attached a legible copy to my application.
• Yes, I will email a legible copy to Balik Sarkissian at View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from filing my application.
• Not Applicable.

06


If you indicated YES to License Requirement Question 5 , please specify below:
1. Title of License
2. License Number
3. Date of Issue
4. Date of Expiration
If you do not possess the required license, please indicate "Not Applicable" below.
07


Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)?

• Yes, I have attached a legible copy to my application.
• Yes, I will email a legible copy to Balik Sarkissian at View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from filing my application.
• Not Applicable

08


If you indicated YES to Question 7 , please provide the following information:
1. Certificate Number
2. Date of Issue
3. Date of Expiration
If you do not possess the required license, please indicate "Not Applicable" below.
09


If you are claiming experience in a state other than California, do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by that State Government Board of Registered Nursing within the United States?

• Yes, I have attached a legible copy to my application.
• Yes, I will email a legible copy to Balik Sarkissian at View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from filing my application.
• Not Applicable.

10


If you indicated YES to License Requirement Question 9 , please specify below:
1. Title of License
2. License Number
3. Date of Issue
4. Date of Expiration
If you do not possess the required license, please indicate "Not Applicable" below.
Required Question