San Bernardino County
HIRING EVENT - New Grad Registered Nurse*
San Bernardino County, Colton, California, United States, 92324
Overview
Immediate vacancies exist throughout the Hospital. The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a 7-month training program designed to prepare new graduate nurses (nurses with less than one (1) year of RN experience) for their transition into the professional nursing role. The track focuses on Critical Care, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, and Emergency Department, and includes virtual didactic learning, live workshops, coaching seminars, and mentoring opportunities with monthly cohort workshops. The goal is to ease the transition from student nurse to professional nurse.
Official title: Registered Nurse I - ARMC. For more information, refer to the Registered Nurse I - ARMC job description.
Responsibilities / What You Will Do
Provide patient-centered and compassionate nursing care to our diverse patient population in accordance with our nursing philosophy.
Integrate evidence-based practice with everyday clinical practice.
Demonstrate increased competency in nursing including clinical knowledge, communication, critical thinking, professionalism and technical skills.
Successfully transition from a new graduate nurse to a professional nurse.
Program Details The ARMC New Graduate Nurse Residency Program includes the following: virtual didactic learning with evidence-based e-courseware content, live workshops and coaching seminars; mentoring opportunities with monthly cohort workshops and seminars; and a focus on easing the transition from student to professional nurse.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to demonstrate the above outcomes and continue into the professional nursing role.
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply, but NCLEX must be completed on or before February 1, 2026, and proof of exam completion must be submitted by February 1, 2026. Those unable to show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is desired.
Applicants must meet all listed requirements and may be subject to background checks, drug testing, and verification of employment history and education.
Note: ARMC Registered Nurse I must be promoted to a journey-level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable). Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Eligibility & Application Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted online starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for an interview. Include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in your application.
For timely submission, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applications are automatically logged out if not submitted prior to the deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email upon successful submission; please save or print these for your records. If you do not receive confirmation, the application was not received.
Additional Information If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the toll-free Applicant Support line. Human Resources is not responsible for delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the ADA.
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, please refer to the Veterans’ Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
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Official title: Registered Nurse I - ARMC. For more information, refer to the Registered Nurse I - ARMC job description.
Responsibilities / What You Will Do
Provide patient-centered and compassionate nursing care to our diverse patient population in accordance with our nursing philosophy.
Integrate evidence-based practice with everyday clinical practice.
Demonstrate increased competency in nursing including clinical knowledge, communication, critical thinking, professionalism and technical skills.
Successfully transition from a new graduate nurse to a professional nurse.
Program Details The ARMC New Graduate Nurse Residency Program includes the following: virtual didactic learning with evidence-based e-courseware content, live workshops and coaching seminars; mentoring opportunities with monthly cohort workshops and seminars; and a focus on easing the transition from student to professional nurse.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to demonstrate the above outcomes and continue into the professional nursing role.
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply, but NCLEX must be completed on or before February 1, 2026, and proof of exam completion must be submitted by February 1, 2026. Those unable to show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is desired.
Applicants must meet all listed requirements and may be subject to background checks, drug testing, and verification of employment history and education.
Note: ARMC Registered Nurse I must be promoted to a journey-level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable). Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Eligibility & Application Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted online starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for an interview. Include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in your application.
For timely submission, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applications are automatically logged out if not submitted prior to the deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email upon successful submission; please save or print these for your records. If you do not receive confirmation, the application was not received.
Additional Information If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the toll-free Applicant Support line. Human Resources is not responsible for delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the ADA.
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, please refer to the Veterans’ Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
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