Senior Sterile Processing Technician - RUHS Medical Center - Central Services and Supply Department
County of Riverside
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New Graduate/New to Specialty - Registered Nurse I/II/III - MC/CHC - Neonatal ICU
County of Riverside
RUHS-Medical Center
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$40.83 - $77.16
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for new graduate or entry-level registered nurses to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a busy medical center in Riverside, California, where you'll care for premature and sick newborns by giving treatments, monitoring their health, and supporting their families.
It's ideal for recent nursing school graduates or nurses new to this specialty who want to build skills in a high-tech, team-focused environment that values learning and quick responses to emergencies.
The role involves night shifts and emphasizes teamwork with doctors and other providers to deliver top-quality care.
Key Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California (must obtain before onboarding)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from the American Heart Association
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certification within 6 months of hire
- Ability to work 7:00 pm to 7:30 am night shifts (36 hours per week), with possible training outside scheduled hours
- Practice within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including patient care, medication administration, and charting
- New graduate or new to neonatal specialty experience
Full Job Description
The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting for New Graduate/New to Specialty Registered Nurses for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The essential duties of this position, includes, but are not limited to, practicing within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, providing patient care to assigned patients and their families, administering prescribed treatment or medications as ordered to patients, charting treatment of patients, and recording and reporting significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.
Our 32-bed, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides the backdrop to the high-touch, high-tech, high-quality care. Our nurses pride themselves on delivering to sick babies from 23 weeks gestational age and up. We have a dedicated neonatologist or neonatal nurse practitioner in-house 24/7. With only a door to separate us from the Labor and Delivery unit and operating rooms, our Advanced Response and Resuscitation Team is able to intervene quickly during complicated births. We value our active, collegial, and timely collaboration between physicians and front-line health care providers. As an academic medical center, our NICU team contributes to research and learning through participation in multi-center collaboratives, frequent drills with high-fidelity simulation equipment on the unit, and staff-led councils. Ours is a culture that encourages questions, applauds teamwork, and believes the family is the center of the plan for all the care we provide.
Required License and Certifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for the position, however, you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).
- Current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Current and valid Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, (NRP), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Current and valid S.T.A.B.L.E. certification, within 6 months of hire.
Work Schedule: 7:00 pm- 7:30 am, (NOC), shift, (36 hours per week). Please note, training may take place outside of your scheduled shift.
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.
Requirements
• 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.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse I - 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. (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.
Registered Nurse II - MC/CHCEducation: 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: Equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program.
Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience.
Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse.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/CHCEducation: 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: 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.
(A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience.)
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.
Required License and Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of CA (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for the position, however, you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).
- Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, (NRP), certification issued by the American Heart Association
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certification, within 6 months of hire.
Additional 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.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes