Registered Nurse II - Emergency Department (Regular & Per Diem)

Salary : $106,704.00 - $141,960.00 Annually

Location : Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 0305HCA-25AA (ECA)

Department : Health Care Agency

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The Position : Under general direction, the Emergency Department Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing rapid and high-quality nursing care to patients and to the community within the Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that our patients receive timely and effective care. With a keen ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to ongoing education and training, emergency department nurses ensure that patients receive the critical attention they need while navigating complex medical emergencies with skill and compassion.

DEPARTMENT / AGENCY : Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center / Santa Paula Hospital

APPROXIMATE SALARIES :

Registered Nurse II (RN II) : $51.30 - $61.35 per hour

Per Diem Registered Nurse II : $51.72 - $68.25 per hour

In addition to the salary above, employees may be eligible for :

• Educational / Bilingual Incentive : Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentives depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
• Certification Pay : $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification. List provided in the MOA, Exhibit 9
• Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
• Night Shift Differential - 15%
• Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00 per hour
• Continuous County Service Incentive Pay : 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
• Preceptor Pay - $2.50 per hour
• House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour
• Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $1.50 per hour
• Float Nurse Premium Pay - $3.50 per hour
• In-House Registry Pay :

Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate

Registered Nurse II is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There are currently two (4) Per Diem vacancies within Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE : January 23, 2025

CLOSING DATE : Continuous

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Requires six (6) months of recent full-time acute care registered nursing experience in an acute hospital or equivalent setting, or completion of the Ventura County Medical Center competency requirements

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)

DESIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Thorough knowledge of : the theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; medical terminology and hospital routine and equipment; and medicines and narcotics.

Working ability to : plan and organize nursing care; train and supervise non-professional staff; establish and maintain the confidence of patients and staff; maintain confidentiality of patient / client information; work effectively in different healthcare and / or hospital departments or shifts as required; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with other staff members, patients, and their families; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE : This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants : It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and / or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it / they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency / entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying : All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass / Fail : An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erika Ayala by e-mail at Erika.Ayala@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5164.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

California Nurses Association

(CNA)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Union Code : NCN

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Your salary will be determined by your complete nursing experience so be sure to list all applicable experience in the work experience section of this application. Do you understand?

02

Do you have six (6) months of recent full-time acute care registered nursing experience in an acute hospital or equivalent setting?

03

Do you possess and can you maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California? If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

04

Do you possess and can you maintain a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification? If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

05

Do you possess and can you maintain a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification? If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

06

Are you able and willing to work night shifts?

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Please mark any additional certifications you currently possess (mark all that apply) :

Required Question