Unit Manager - Medical Surgical*

Job Description:

Unit Manager - Medical Surgical*

Description

The Job

Boost Annual Salary Up To: $184,308 When Modified Benefits Option Is Selected ( Depending on Qualifications)

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is now hiring for a Unit Manager in the Medical Surgical Unit who will be responsible for managing Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses and related support staff. This position oversees the day-to-day unit operations, assumes 24-hour responsibility, and has full responsibility for budgetary management and oversight. Unit Managers will supervise and direct the work of others; assign, review, and evaluate, work of assigned nursing and support staff; prepare and/or sign work performance evaluations; handle disciplinary and hiring and firing actions; prepare schedules and approve time off.

*Official County Title: Unit Manager. For more information, refer to the Unit Manager County job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Bene fits Nurse - Supervisory

Compensation Plan for General Unit

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

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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 find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Availability : Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.

Certifications : Must maintain necessary certifications and complete on-going educational units/certifications required for assigned areas of responsibility.

Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess ALL of the following, e xperience may be concurrent :

LICENSE Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. NURSING EXPEREINCE Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) years being in a Medical-Surgical Unit. SUPERVISORY/ LEAD EXPEREINCE OPTION 1:
One (1) year of experience as a full-scope supervisor or lead/ charge nurse over professional nursing staff.
OPTION 2:
Two (2) years of experience as a Relief Charge Nurse or Relief House Supervisor at ARMC
SUBSTITUTION:
Three (3) additional years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical Unit at an acute care hospital may substitute for the required supervisory/ charge nurse experience.
EDUCATION A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. CERTIFICATION/ COURSES
Must Possess And Maintain The Following:

• Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support(BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Arrhythmia Class

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) or more years of experience supervising professional staff in acute care. A Master of Science in Nursing is high desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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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, 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 Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Supervisory Nurses Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$130,790.40 - $180,148.80 Annually