Assistant Unit Manager I - MICU*

San Bernardino County; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

MBO wage differential

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, CA seeks an Assistant Unit Manager I for the MICU. The role supervises nursing staff, assigns workload, and supports daily clinical operations in a high‑acuity unit.

Ideal candidates hold a CA RN license with 2+ years in ICU or Specialty Critical Care and relevant certifications. On‑site role with excellent benefits and opportunities within a teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• RN license in California (RN)
• Two years of RN experience with at least six months in Specialty Critical Care
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and supervisory readiness

Responsibilities

• Assign and review work in the MICU
• Oversee staffing and on‑call scheduling
• Assist with day‑to‑day clinical operations in the unit

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Clinical operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Assistant Unit Manager I - Specialty Critical Care (MICU)

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is seeking experienced and dedicated nurses to fill the Assistant Unit Manager I - Specialty Critical Care position in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This is the first supervisory level of the nursing series. This position is responsible for assigning and reviewing work, overseeing staffing, and assisting with the day-to-day clinical operations of the unit.

About Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
• Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
• Certifications: Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
• License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with six (6) months of experience in Specialty Critical Care unit (ICU, Emergency Department/Trauma, Labor & Delivery, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Services, Operative Services, or Burn Center).
• Certification: Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
  • Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support(BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Basic Arrhythmia Class
  • Critical Care Course OR Critical Care RN Certification
• Supervisory/charge nurse experience and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is desired.
• Candidates with at least one (1) year of experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit are preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.