Critical Care RN/Critical Care RN Trainee - Operating Room*

The Job

This recruitment will be used to fill JOURNEY and TRAINEE levels

You only need to submit ONE application - Level & Salary Depends on Qualifications

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is looking for experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses and Critical Care Registered Nurse Trainees who will be assigned to the Operating Room (OR). This position will provide care to critically ill patients and will plan, evaluate, and implement patient care according to accepted standards of practice.

ARMC's Critical Care Registered Nurse Trainee Level offers experienced RNs the opportunity to train in a new specialty and advance their careers! Incumbents will automatically advance to Journey Level upon completion of preceptorship/orientation and possession of specialty certifications required by unit.

Official County Title: Specialty Care Registered Nurse Critical Care . For more information, refer to the County's job description.

Official County Title: Specialty Care Registered Nurse Critical Care Trainee . For more information, refer to the County's job description.

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.

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.

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

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: 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.

Note: Specialty Care RN Critical Care Trainees must be promoted to journey level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or obtainment of required courses/certifications, as applicable). Refer to the MOU for additional information.

Minimum Requirements

Critical Care RN Trainee
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 RN
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 OR:

At time of application:

• Operating Room Nursing Course OR Certified Nurse Operating Room Certification

Desired Qualifications

Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in a Operating Room are desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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

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

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 1/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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