The Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC to work in the Surgical Specialties Unit 3100 in Moreno Valley.

T he Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC is the entry level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform the full range of professional nursing duties in a learning capacity within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, (or with less than one year of experience working as a registered nurse), within assigned unit(s). Incumbents typically work under close supervision and receive comprehensive in-service training.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

Additional Information

• 3/12, Night Shift, 7: 00 p.m. - 7: 30 a.m., (rotating weekends)

Salary Range (Hourly) & Differentials

• Registered Nurse I - MC/CHC - $40.8373 - $57.1896
• Evening Shift Differential (6: 00 p.m. to 11: 00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11: 00 p.m. to 7: 30 a.m.): $5.00/hour

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.orgExamples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Assess, plan organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment.

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

• Administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients as directed; chart treatment and dispensing to patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.

• 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 physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.

• Participate in quality assurance reviews; act as a team leader.Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: None required.
Knowledge of: The theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing; common medical terminology; hospital and/or healthcare procedures and equipment; the purposes and effects of medicine and narcotics.
Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities; follow oral and written procedures; maintain concise and complete records and reports; plan and organize nursing plans; establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
Other Requirements

• License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Possession and maintenance of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Jasmine Watts at (951) 955-2769 or jwatts@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.