Critical Care RN/Critical Care RN Trainee - SICU*

County of San Bernardino, CA

$110K — $148K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California Registered Nurse licensure is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
  • One year of full-time RN experience is necessary.
  • ICU experience is preferred for Journey Level positions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, evaluate, and implement patient care in the SICU.
  • Monitor patients' recovery and respond to emergencies.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and document interventions.
  • Participate in continuing education and training for specialty care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits available.
  • Access to retirement benefits.
  • Paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and specialty training.
Full Job Description
Salary : $110,718.40 - $148,782.40 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 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 SurgicalIntensive Care Unit (SICU). 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.

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.

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 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 SICU at 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 one (1) year of ICU experience are desired.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 18, 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 the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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.

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.

02

License: Do you possess a California Registered Nurse license?
  • Yes
  • No

03

License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN,123456, expires 1/31/2030. 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

05

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/ Courses: Indicate the certification(s) which you possess and/or the course(s) you have completed.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Arrhythmia
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Critical Care RN Certification
  • Critical Care Course
  • None of the above
  • Other

07

Employment Status: Are you currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

08

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

10

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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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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