Registered Nurse ; County Promotional

This 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 welcome to apply! However, applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before February 1, 2026 to be considered. Proof of exam completion must be submitted by February 1, 2026. Those who cannot show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process.

Arrowhead 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, Burn Unit, Medical‑Surgical/Telemetry, 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 Registered Nurse I - ARMC job description.

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 find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Excellent Benefits.

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits, 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.

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 welcome to apply! However, applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before February 1 2026 and submit proof of exam completion by that date. Those who cannot 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 for additional information.

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

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment…