New Graduate Registered Nurse - MC​/CHC - Pediatrics Acute Residency Program

The County of Riverside – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting for new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Pediatrics Acute Unit.

The New Graduate Registered Nurse cohort will participate in an 8‑week nurse residency program that includes hands‑on clinical training with a dedicated preceptor and structured theory education led by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Upon graduation, the new graduate Registered Nurse will be able to function at a competent level within our Pediatrics Acute Unit.

• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for this position, however you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• No more than 3 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.

The schedule for this position is 3 12‑hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., every other weekend.

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 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.

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• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.
• Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.
• Counsel and advise patients, families such patients regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.
• Instruct patients in carrying out physician’s orders; transcribe physician’s orders to working records.
• عو participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.

Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health‑related field may be required for some positions.

None required.

The theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.

Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co‑workers.

• Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by rthe American Heart Association.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jasmine Watts at jwatts or (951) 955‑2769.