HIRING EVENT - New Grad Registered Nurse*

The Job

Only the first 300 applications will be accepted. Pre-posted for viewing starting Friday, May 29th, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, until 300 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on June 19th, whichever occurs first. 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 and will be denied entry to the hiring event. This program is targeted for those with less than one year of RN experience. Immediate vacancies exist throughout the hospital. The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a 7-month training program designed to prepare new graduate nurses 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, and Emergency Department. This program is targeted for those with less than one year of RN experience. The program includes virtual didactic learning with evidence-based e-courseware content as well as live workshops and coaching seminars. Nurse Residents in the program will be provided mentoring opportunities with monthly cohort workshops and seminars. The goal of the Nurse Residency Program is to ease the transition of new graduate nurses from their student nurse roles to clinical nursing roles.

Upon completion of the ARMC New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, participants will be able to:

• Provide patient-centered and compassionate nursing care to our diverse patient population in accordance with our nursing philosophy.
• Integrate evidence-based practice with everyday clinical practice.
• Demonstrate increased competency in nursing including the areas of clinical knowledge, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and technical skills.
• Successfully transition from new graduate nurse to professional nurse.

*Official title: Registered Nurse I - ARMC

For more information, refer to the Registered Nurse I - ARMC job description.

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 and will be denied entry to the hiring event. If you possess your diploma, attach/upload a copy to your application. Please indicate the name of the educational institution which conferred your degree on the application. Note: ARMC Registered Nurse I 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 for additional information.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing are desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted online starting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. 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 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. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.