Critical Care RN/Critical Care RN Trainee - Emergency Department*

Salary : $110,718.40 - $148,782.40 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 10/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

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 Emergency Department. This position 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.
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 learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

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.

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 Emergency Department:

At time of application:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• PALS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Arrythmia Class

Within 6 months of hire:

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification issued by ARMC
• Critical Care Course OR
• Critical Care RN Certification OR
• Certified Emergency Nurse Certification

Desired Qualifications
Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience and certifications in an Emergency Department is desired.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, October 16,2026 at 5:00 PMResumes 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.
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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 * for more information

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

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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License: Do you possess a California Registered Nurse license?

• Yes
• No

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License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN,123456, expires 1/31/2028. If you do not possess a California registered nurse license, indicate "N/A". Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
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Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Licensed Registered Nurse Experience: Do you possess one (1) or more years of full-time experience as a licensed registered nurse?

• Yes
• No

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Certificates: Indicate the certification(s) which you possess.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Basic Arrhythmia Class
• None of the above
• Other

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Employment Status: Are you currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center?

• Yes
• No

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Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.

• 0 - 12 months of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• 1-3 years of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• 3-5 years of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• 5-8 years of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• 8-10 years of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• More than 10 years of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
• Experience as a licensed registered nurse in a non-acute care setting
• Not Applicable (I do not have experience as a registered nurse)

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Experience: Indicate the area(s) in which you possess at least one (1) year of full-time experience as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.

• Burn
• Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Labor and Delivery
• Operative Services
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• GI Lab
• Cardiac Services
• Interventional Radiology
• Other
• None

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Per Diem: Are you interested in a Per Diem Position? 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 County of San Bernardino website for current open recruitments.) Per Diem positions participate in the County's PST Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.

• Yes
• No

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Education: Indicate highest degree conferred.

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Nursing
• A degree in another discipline
• None of the above
• Other

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• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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