Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - 4500 Medical Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC to work in the 4500 Medical/Surgical Unit, (regular, full-time position). This unit is composed of 34 private rooms, where nurses will be expected to perform a variety of job duties, including administering chemotherapy, caring for oncologic patients and adult medical/surgical patients, performing blood product transfusions, wound care, and telemetry monitoring.

The Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse), within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

The ideal candidate will possess telemetry and chemotherapy experience. Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

Work Schedule: 6/12, (6 shifts of 12 hours per pay period), Night Shift, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., Alternating Weekends

Salary Range (Hourly) & Differentials

• Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - $42.4708 - $59.4772
• Evening Shift Differential (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00/hour

Meet the Team!

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you'll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you're an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.