New Graduate Registered Nurse - MC/CHC - Pediatrics Acute Residency Program
- County of Riverside
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
- Jan 15, 2026
Job Description
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, is currently recruiting for new graduate Registered Nurses, (RNs), for the Pediatrics Acute Unit.
The New Graduate Registered Nurse cohort will participate in an 8-week nurse residency program that includes hands-on clinical training with a dedicated preceptor, and structured theory education led by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Upon graduation, the new graduate Registered Nurse will be able to function at a competent level within our Pediatrics Acute Unit.
Position Requirements for the Pediatrics Acute Unit Upon Hire:
Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 3/12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., every other weekend
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 .• 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
The New Graduate Registered Nurse cohort will participate in an 8-week nurse residency program that includes hands-on clinical training with a dedicated preceptor, and structured theory education led by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Upon graduation, the new graduate Registered Nurse will be able to function at a competent level within our Pediatrics Acute Unit.
Position Requirements for the Pediatrics Acute Unit Upon Hire:
- Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, (it is not necessary to be licensed prior to interviewing for this position, however, you must have a valid license prior to official onboarding).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
- No more than 3 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 3/12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., every other weekend
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 .• 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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