Per Diem Critical Care RN - SICU*

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is looking for experienced Per Diem Critical Care Registered Nurseswho will be assigned to the SurgicalIntensive Care Unit (SICU). This position is responsible for providing direct patient care during all phases of care in the procedural area, and will plan, evaluate, and implement patient care according to accepted standards of practice.

Official Title: Specialty Care Registered Nurse Critical Care - Per Diem

For more detailed information, refer to the Specialty Care Registered Nurse Critical Care - Per Diem j ob 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.

T o learn more about our hospital click HERE .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.

Per Diem: 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 San Bernardino County website for current open recruitments.)

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

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed registered nurse. Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Critical Care RNs (Journey Level) must also possess and maintain the following unit specific certifications/courses required to work in the SICU a t time of application:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Arrhythmia Class
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Critical Care Course OR Critical Care RN Certification

Desired Qualifications

Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit are desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. 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

Per Diem Nurses Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on your bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and the number of hours you work.

A summary of benefits* for this bargaining unit is listed below. You may refer to the appropriate MOU, or visit the Benefits site for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

HOLIDAY: Employees in regular positions are entitled to ten (10) paid recognized holidays and are paid twice the base hourly rate for hours worked.

DIFFERENTIALS: The County offers differential pay in the following areas: Unit differential; Charge nurse assignment differential; Medical support weekend differential; Mobile intensive care nurse certification differential; preceptor pay; shift differential and certification pay. For detailed information on differential pay, please refer to the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement Plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre-tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.

COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists employees in finding solutions to driving alone by assisting in forming Vanpools, providing information on carpools, Rideshare matching, and public transportation options. The County offers incentives for employees participating in Ridesharing activities.

Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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