Registered Nurse I (County Promotional)

This listing closes on 6/19/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

San Bernardino County

Salary

$95,576.00 - $108,160.00 Annually

Location

Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-18070CP-02

Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

06/06/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

• Description
• Benefits
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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. Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply! However, applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before JULY 5TH , 2026 to be considered. Proof of exam completion must be submitted by JULY 5TH , 2026 . Those who are not able to show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process . FULL TIME AND PER DIEM OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE A rrowhead 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 Critical Care, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Mother-Baby, Burn, and Emergency Department . 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 learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center , please visit: Excellent Benefits To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Bene fits Nurse Compensation Plan for Nurses Unit 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. Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply! However, applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before JULY 5TH , 2026 . Proof of exam completion must be submitted by JULY 5TH , 2026 . Those who are not able to show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process 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 (Download PDF reader) 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 , June 19, 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 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 Nurses Unit 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. 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.

02 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.

03 License: Do you possess a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California?

• Yes
• No

04 License: Indicate your California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN, 123456, expires 12/31/27. If you do not possess a California Registered Nurse license, indicate the date of your NCLEX exam. Incomplete information will result in disqualification. 05 Recent Graduates : Will you have taken the NCLEX by JULY 5, 2026? If possible, please upload supporting documents signifying that you have taken or will take the NCLEX by JULY 5, 2026.

• YES
• NO

06 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.

07 Please indicate your primary area of interest :

• Critical Care
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Labor & Delivery
• NICU
• Mother-Baby
• Burn Unit
• Emergency

08 Please indicate your secondary area of interest :

• Critical Care
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Labor & Delivery
• NICU
• Mother-Baby
• Burn Unit
• Emergency

09 Area(s) of Interest: If applicable, please indicate the desired unit of the selected interest chosen in questions 7 and 8. 10 Employment Status: Are you currently employed at ARMC as a Student Nurse?

• Yes
• No

11 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.

12 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

13 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

14 Emergency Room Technician Experience: Indicate below if you have experience as an Emergency Room Technician.

• Yes
• No

15 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

16 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

17 Per Diem : Are you interested in a Per Diem Position? 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. (Refer to the County of San Bernardino website for current open recruitments.) Per Diem positions participate in the County's PST Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.

• Yes
• No

18 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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• I understand

20 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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