HIRING EVENT - New Grad Registered Nurse*

The Job

ONLY THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Pre-posted for viewing starting Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, until 300 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on June 20th, whichever occurs first.



Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply! However, applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before JULY 6th , 2025. Proof of exam completion must be submitted by JULY 6th , 2025 . 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 (1) 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 (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, and Emergency Department. This program is targeted for those with less than one (1) 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. To learn more about the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, click HERE .

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.

For additional information, please contact:
Jennifer Walker
Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
909-580-1200
WalkerJen@armc.sbcounty.gov

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS
• Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses • Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays • Perfect attendance leave • Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred • Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.
Modified Benefits Option (MBO): Learn more about MBO and how you can increase your base pay by $2 per hour!
For additional Benefits details, please refer to the MOU .

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.

Meet the team! To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background : 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: 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

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 datemust 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 6th , 2025 . Proof of exam completion must be submitted by JULY 6th , 2025 . 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. Wednesday, June 11, 2025. 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 (855) 524-5627. 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

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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