Registered Nurse II/III-MC/CHC - Adult Critical Care Unit

Registered Nurse II/III-MC/CHC - Adult Critical Care Unit

Salary: $43.99 - $77.16 Hourly

Location: Moreno Valley

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 25-74047-06

Department: RUHS-Medical Center Division Adult Critical Care 2 (2200)

Opening Date: 02/03/2026

Description:

The County of Riversides Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking Registered Nurses for the Adult Critical Care Unit. The most competitive candidates will have at least two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit, working with the adult patient population.

Salary Range:

• Registered Nurse II-MC/CHC: $43.9933 - $68.0905 per hour
• Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC: $51.1284 - $77.1585 per hour

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex

Additional Differentials:

• ICU Critical Care Pay: $4.00 per hour
• Evening Shift (6:00pm to 11:00pm): $2.50 per hour
• Night shift (11:00pm to 7:30am): $5.00 per hour
• Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

Work Schedule:

• Night Shift 7:00pm - 7:30am

Meet the Team!

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you'll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you're an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here? Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org.

Essential Duties:

Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.

Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.

Administer prescribed treatment and medications including dispensing as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.

Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.

Instruct patients in carrying out physicians orders; may transcribe physicians orders to working records.

May provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, ROP and nursing students.

May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.

Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities.

May triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the patient assignment or clinic flow at the appropriate time and place.

May testify in court as to the clients mental and physical condition; may recommend initiating conservatorship investigations when assigned to the mental health setting.

May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.

May review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family, establishing a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities; follow plan through a discharge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse II-MC/CHC:

• Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Experience: Equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program.
• Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.
• Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

Registered Nurse III-MC/CHC:

• Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Experience: Equivalent to three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level.
• Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.
• Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

Supplemental Information:

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jasmine Watts at jwatts@rivco.org or (951) 955-2769. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

Veterans Preference:

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

Proof of Education:

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period:

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency