Prehospital Rn Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $119,558.40 - $145,329.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26238207
Department: Office of Emergency Services
Division: County Fire Emergency Medical
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The San Diego County Medical Services Office
is currently seeking qualified candidates for:
Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increases** June 25, 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
This is a professional-level class. Under general direction, incumbents may be assigned to one of two options within the County. These options are located within the:

• Public Safety Group's San Diego County Fire - Emergency Medical Services Office/Local EMS Agency (LEMSA)
• Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Preparedness and Response Branch (HHSA-PHPR)

The current vacancies are in the Public Safety Group's, San Diego County Fire - Emergency Medical Services office. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments and in any of the above-mentioned programs.
Additional information please visit Emergency Medical Services Coordinator job classification.
Emergency Medical Services Office:
San Diego County EMS Office is responsible for working with hospital systems, fire and ambulance agencies, public health providers, and other stakeholders to ensure county residents and visitors have access to superior patient care in the prehospital and emergency medical systems. The EMS Office oversees planning, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving local EMS systems including prehospital services and relevant hospital services, such as trauma and pediatrics.
The EMS Office employs program teams such as: Prehospital Standards, Community Paramedicine, Clinical Programs, EMS Administration, and Epidemiology and Surveillance.
Ideal Candidate:

• Motivated to apply their knowledge, skills, and education to improve patient care in the prehospital field
• Experience in EMS or related emergency health care administration
• Current California licensure at the Registered Nurse or Paramedic level
• Recent clinical or administrative experience related to the delivery of EMS, Emergency Department, or immediately related fields
• Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Experience with developing or applying regulations or other compliance standards

Work Schedule: The selected candidate may have a hybrid schedule consisting of a blend of working remotely via teleworking; and working on site at the County Fire-EMS office.
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND two (2) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical program; OR,
2. Six (6) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical services program which could include experience as an administrator in a public agency, public or private ambulance service, hospital emergency department manager or EMS agency coordinator.

Note: Experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. To be considered, college level coursework must demonstrate progress toward a degree.
The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
License:
For Specialty Care Systems Option: A valid CA Registered Nurse license is highly desirable.
Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
Certification/Registration:
It is anticipated the successful candidate maintains the following relevant certifications for all EMS Programs and Prehospital Operations assignments:

1. All candidates must hold or obtain CPR for Healthcare Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of appointment.

1. California licensed Paramedics must hold or obtain San Diego County Paramedic Accreditation and/or an EMSA-approved Community Paramedic credential within one year of appointment.

1. California licensed Registered Nurses must hold or obtain Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification credentials within one year of appointment.

A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.
Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Evaluation:
Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
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Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, read the job summary and requirements. If you do NOT meet these requirements please do NOT apply; your application will not be accepted. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. Your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, two (2) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or disaster medical program? Note: Please submit your degree, transcripts, or certificate of foreign equivalency at time of application.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have six (6) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical services program which could include experience as an administrator in a public agency, public or private ambulance service, hospital emergency department manager or EMS agency coordinator?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a combination of education and experience as described above in #2 & 3 to total six (6) years? Note: You may substitute up to 4 yrs experience in lieu of a bachelor's Degree on a year for year basis.

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "Yes" to Question #3 or #4, Please describe your experience in the areas of planning, implementing, and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical services program.
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Do you have six months or more of regular and routine work experience as a field prehospital provider? This may include emergency response as a first responder provider, air or ground ambulance crew, or critical care transport service.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #6, please provide a short summary of the work you engaged in. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A below.
08
Do you have one (1) year or more of work experience as an EMS training or continuing education instructor, assigned student preceptor, or field training officer?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered "Yes" to Question #8, please describe your work experience. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A below
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Do you possess any of the following active or recent California or national credentials? Please select all that apply.In order to receive credit, you MUST attach proof of credential(s) to your application.

• American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA or equivalent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Association of EMTs Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• San Diego County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)
• California MICN Authorization issued by a LEMSA outside of San Diego County
• IBSC Community Paramedic (CP-C)
• IBSC Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)
• California EMS Authority (EMSA) Ambulance Strike Team Member
• California EMSA Ambulance Strike Team Leader
• EMS teaching methodology certification, including California State Fire Marshal Instructor 1A & 1B; National Fire Academy's Instructional Methodology; National Association of EMS Educators Courses with at least 40 completed curriculum hours.
• Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) National Certified Investigator/Inspector Training (NCIT)
• Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
• BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• BCEN Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN)
• BCEN Trauma Certified Registere