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Salary: $28.70 Hourly
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Per-Diem
Job Number: 26-57784-05
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Emergency Room
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) - Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant - Per Diem to join our team in Moreno Valley to support the Emergency Room Department.
Under supervision, assists professional nursing personnel or other professional healthcare providers in providing basic patient care and treatment in a per diem employment capacity; observes patients via video monitoring equipment from a remote location; performs nonprofessional nursing duties in the care of physically and mentally ill patients; performs other related duties as required.
The Nursing Assistant is an entry level classification and typically reports to appropriate supervisory or management level nursing staff. Incumbents may be assigned to any outpatient clinic or inpatient nursing unit across the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). Per diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an on-call basis.
We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Experience: In an acute care hospital setting and/or experience responding to 911 service calls with an EMS agency is highly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Copies of your Nursing Assistant/EMT Certification and AHA BLS card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to .
Per Diem Nursing Assistant Differenials:
Evening Shift Diff (6:00p - 11:00pm): $0.35 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11:00pm - 7:00am): $0.75 for the time actually worked between the hours
Schedule:Total of8 shifts required in a 6-week scheduling period, that includes 3 weekend shifts (weekend shift for nights: Fri, Sat or Sun).
-Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM.
-Work schedule and/or Shift Times subject to change upon operational needs.
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
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform basic bedside care to ensure comfort and cleanliness of patients; perform oral care, bathing, and feeding of patients; provide bedpans, urinals, and other items to patients, as necessary.
• Record patient's height and weight, pain scale, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in the triage and ED assigned area, per ED policy.
• Assist staff in performing basic medical exams, treatments, and procedures; assist ED Registered Nurses in trauma resuscitation; respond to and assist RN's with code blue and code white situations.
• Assist patients in ambulation and transition from bed to wheelchair or gurney; properly lift, hold, reposition, and restrain patients as necessary; transport patients to and from diagnostic testing areas within RUHS-MC.
• Transport all patient specimens collected in the ED to RUHS-MC lab for analysis.
• Ensure assigned ED area and carts are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for use; maintain and ensure operational readiness of all orthopedic equipment in the ED.
• Apply and remove splints, bandages, and slings, following physician orders; attend to problems with application and re-apply as necessary.
• Provide crutch and cane use training to patients.
• Perform EKGs on patients, as directed by ED physician.
• Perform ED clerical duties as needed, including answering ED phone calls and relaying messages as applicable; track visits to ED patients, admissions, discharges, transfers, and ED census.
• Provide basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; bathe, shave, feed, and dress patients and assist those capable of self-care.
• Collect, test and record results of routine specimen examinations; provide patients with bedpans, remove and clean them, and record intake and output of patients.
• May assist in the administration of such treatments as suctions, soaks and enemas; give and empty sitz baths; assist doctors or professional healthcare providers with IV's, pelvic exams, spinal taps, or other medical procedures.
• Assist patients in getting into and out of bed and wheelchairs; lift or assist in lifting, restraining and positioning patients; may set up fracture equipment and assist doctors in applying casts and braces.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, dressings, supplies, and utensils; transport patients to and from units.
• Maintain renal dialysis equipment; prepare and transport bodies to morgue; may clean restrooms; set up oral hygiene trays.
• Observe and report unusual behavior of patients through Unit chain of command; may accompany and attend mental patients in therapy sessions, court appearances or daily living routines, including social and recreational activities.
• May provide patient transportation in the absence of Medical Transportation Technician; assist in admission and discharge of patients from unit; go on ambulance runs as necessary.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the use of AvaSys Telesitter Solution software.
• Verbally redirect patients via a 2-way radio from engaging in at risk behaviors; summon nursing staff if a patient requires assistance, nonresponsive to verbal commands, or can no longer be viewed on the video monitor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the necessary valid certifications.
Experience: Six months of performing technical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Paramedic in a general acute care hospital, Emergency Department or per-hospital Emergency Medical Services, or successful completion of a state approved CNA or related training program in basic patient care within the past two years.
License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):

1. Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California
2. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
3. Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California

Other Requirements:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Temporary Assignment Program (TAP): Current and valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California, Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority or current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California is required. Current CNA Certification, Paramedic license or EMT Certification must be maintained while in TAP employment.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques of basic patient care and safety; patient vital signs and basic medical terminology; video monitoring equipment and software; safe patient handling techniques, including lifting, positioning and transfer methods.
Ability to: Read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn hospital routines and techniques; monitor and alert nursing staff when a patient becomes a danger to themselves; perform bedside nursing care in an understanding and sympathetic manner; communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset; follow oral and written directions; use a computer, 2-way radio, mobile phone, and video monitoring equipment; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving patients.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Stephanie Luna at (951) 486-5452 or smluna@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirement