Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Per Diem - Float Pool

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a per diem Registered Nurse to work in the Float Pool Unit at Moreno Valley. The Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - Per Diem is the journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act with minimum supervision and periodic in-service training within assigned unit(s). The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Per Diem series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform nursing duties while applying advanced knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs within assigned unit(s). Incumbents responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education, staff development and preceptorship. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to be flexible and adapt to different units. Additionally, he/she will have at least two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical-Telemetry Unit and/or a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit. Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4 shifts per month, (2 weekend shifts)

Salary Range (Hourly)

• Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - Per Diem: $70.8141/hour
• Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - Per Diem: $80.2448/hour

Medical-Surgical Departments The Riverside University Health System-Medical Center has six medical surgical units and all applicants whom apply to this posting may be considered for all six units depending on department specific requirements.

• 4500 Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Unit is composed of 34 private rooms. Unit 4500 provides our nurses a wide range of opportunities such as: blood and blood product transfusions, chemotherapy, care of the oncologic patient, wound care and telemetry monitoring as well as overall care of adult medical/surgical patients.
• General Surgery Unit 3500 is composed of 34 private rooms. Our dedicated nursing staff provides a wide range of nursing duties such as pre & post-op care, chemotherapy, blood and blood product transfusions, care of the oncologic patient, wound management, telemetry monitoring and overall care of adult post-operative medical/surgical patients.
• Surgical Specialties Unit 3100 is also composed of 34 private rooms one used as a Radiation Therapy room for treatment of patients with I-131. 3100 nursing staff provides services to various types of musculoskeletal & trauma patients, plastic surgery, ENT, neurology, joint replacements, laminectomy, repairs of tendons and nerves, pre & post-op care, wound management, blood and blood product transfusions and telemetry monitoring.
• Detention Care Unit 4400 is a 22 bed specialty unit that offers some unique opportunities. We care for a variety of patients from county and State detention facilities that require medical or surgical intervention, including telemetry monitoring. We also care for patients from detention facilities who require psychiatric evaluations. We are fortunate to have an in-house P.C.L.S. team and psychiatrist who work with our patients daily. Our unit also occasionally provides care for detention patients who require chemotherapy, I-131 treatment and postpartum care. We work with a professional group of officers that accompany us while we do our nursing care.
• 4100 Med/Surg Unit has 34 private rooms and specializes in medical surgical patients and is our designated Stroke Unit. Our nurses are specially trained to care for stroke patients, including NIHSS. We also care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• 4200 Med/Surg unit is currently composed of 34 private rooms and specializes in the care of general adult medical/surgical patients, including those that require telemetry monitoring. It is also the primary overflow unit for both County and State inmates, caring for general acute care adult medical/surgical patients, including those that require telemetry.

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.