Specialty Care RN - Behavioral Health*

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) Specialty Care RN

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Specialty Care RNs who perform a full range of professional nursing duties in the Behavioral Health Unit. Duties include assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing patient care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and organizational policy, administering medications and treatments, performing documentation and providing education to patients and families. Official Job Title: Specialty Care Registered Nurse.

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.

Excellent benefits are offered. To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Conditions of employment include: Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education. Certifications and License: Must maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification issued by ARMC and Basic Life Support certifications and a current California Registered Nurse license throughout employment. CPI training is provided. Work Environment: Requires lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance, and carrying of up to 50 pounds. The work environment may involve exposure to assaultive and combative patients. Shift Availability: ARMC is a twenty-four hour facility; applicants must be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Shift differentials are provided. Per Diem: Per Diem Nurses are not Regular Positions within the County, and there should be no expectation of continued employment or guaranteed hours. Working as a Per Diem Nurse does not preclude you from applying and competing for Regular nursing positions within the County. 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

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in a Behavioral Health Unit is desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 25, 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Benefits

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits for more information. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information. Retirement benefits subject to change.