Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Detention Care Unit

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in the Detention Care Unit/Incarcerated Patients Unit,( regular, full-time position ).

The essential duties of this position includes, but are not limited to, performing professional nursing duties in the care of patients in a hospital, assisting physicians, carrying out the physician orders, and possibly coordinating a continuum of care for a selected group of patients from pre-admission through post-discharge.

The Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC is the journey 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 within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act with minimum supervision and periodic in-service training within assigned unit(s).

The Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC is the advanced journey level classification in the Registered Nurse - MC/CHC series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

Incumbents perform nursing duties while applying advanced knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs within assigned unit(s).

Incumbents responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education, staff development and preceptorship.

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 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.

Additional Information


* Work Schedule: 3/12, Day Shift

Salary Range (Hourly)


* Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - $45.7530 - $70.8141


* Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - $57.1735 - $80.2448

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.

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