Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
SALARY(A-E Steps)
Registered Nurse I:

$36.17 - $43.97 Hourly/$2,893.60-$3,882.40 Biweekly

Registered Nurse II:

$39.93 - $48.53 Hourly/$3,194.40-$3,882.40 Biweekly
Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the RN I or RN II base salary.
Position Description: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I/II performs a variety of professional nursing and client care services to support the functions and operations of the Health Services Agency. Practice settings include primary care clinic, public health, mental health, and correctional facilities.

Examples of Duties

• Principles and procedures involved with family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, maternal and child health, and child growth and development;
• Maintaining significant flexibility in daily operations and decision-making;
• Laws, rules and regulations applicable to nursing practice;
• Community aspects of nursing programs.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

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Education, Experience & Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

• RN I - Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Nursing.
• RN II - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a health related field. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience must accompany a Bachelor's degree in a health related field, other than nursing.

License & Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Requires valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI).

• Bilingual Candidates:
  • Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Registered Nurse I/II or Registered Nurse I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates: September 23-25, 2026. Testing will be provided via email (excludes bilingual exam).
Tentative Interview Dates:
1st- Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 8:30am to 10:30am.2nd- Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 8:30am to 9:30am.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x3830 |

*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you indicated having a degree, is your degree in Nursing? If you do not have a degree, mark "N/A."

• Yes
• No
• NA

03

If your degree is not in Nursing, is it in a health related field? If you do not have a degree, mark "N/A".

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04

How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

05

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently have your CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently have, or are you willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

09

What was the best job you've ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
10

What are the characteristics exhibited by the best boss you have ever had - or wish that you have had?
11

Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Read Only
• Speak, read and write

Required Question