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Salary : $118,123.20 - $130,436.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number: 26-18076CDS-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Communicable Disease Section, is seeking Registered Nurses II- Per Diem* who will provide support to the Immunizations Mobile Vaccine Team (MVT) or the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Project.
Immunizations Mobile Vaccine Team (MVT)
RN IIs will administer routine immunizations to eligible children, adolescents, and adults in accordance with established immunization schedules. These services are provided through school-based clinics and community mobile/pop-up events throughout the county. Responsibilities include coordinating directly with schools to schedule clinics, ensuring proper consent and eligibility documentation, recording doses in the state immunization registry (CAIR2), and notifying primary care providers when applicable. RN IIs will assist with event setup and teardown, maintain vaccine inventory-including temperature tracking-and prepare necessary supplies. Additional duties include providing vaccine education to parents, students, and school staff and distributing Vaccines for Children (VFC) materials. RN IIs may also support other Immunization Program activities such as Perinatal Hepatitis B case management, educational sessions, and other program needs. RN IIs assigned to the MVT report to the Immunization Program Coordinator.
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Project
Under the WOW Project, RN IIs will provide mobile clinical services across the county, including STI/HIV testing, risk assessments, specimen collection, and field-based treatment administration. Nurses will help develop standard practices, train staff, and ensure compliance with STI/HIV testing protocols. Additional responsibilities include maintaining detailed clinical records, coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, supporting emergency response efforts during outbreaks, and providing coverage for Public Health Clinic Nurses as needed. RN IIs assigned to WOW report to the Supervising Public Health Nurse.
Incumbents selected for these per diem positions will typically work close to full-time hours, averaging thirty (30) to forty (40) hours per week.
Official Job Title: Registered Nurse II Clinic - Per Diem
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SECTION
The Communicable Disease Section (CDS) performs disease surveillance, implements infection control measures, and provides education designed to reduce or manage the rate of infectious diseases that are consistent with California law. CDS provides a wide range of personalized services working directly with San Bernardino County residents who have communicable disease conditions and referring them to health care providers. CDS also works with schools and health care providers to boost immunization coverage for all ages.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Appointment/Per Diem: Positions are in the Unclassified Service and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. Per Diem positions participate in the County's PST Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.
Per Diem: Per Diem Nurses are not regular positions within the County, and there should be no expectation of continued employment or guaranteed hours. Working as a Per Diem Nurse does not preclude you from applying and competing for regular nursing positions within the County. (Refer to the San Bernardino County website for current open recruitments.)
Shift Availability: Positions require working various shifts; therefore, candidates must indicate availability for all shifts to be considered. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
Work Schedule: Incumbents selected for these positions will be required to work at a minimum thirty (30) hours per week.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following licensure/certification requirements:
Licensure/Certification: Applicants mustpossess and maintain both of the following items:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
• Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association.

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience performing duties as a licensed RN, including administering vaccines and/or STI/HIV testing.
Desired Qualifications
If you possess a Master's degree in Nursing and experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records programs we strongly encourage you to apply!
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department for consideration. It is to your advantage to provide complete and relevant information 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.
If you require technical assistance, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details,
Per Diem Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on your bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and the number of hours you work.
A summary of benefits* for this bargaining unit is listed below. You may refer to the appropriate MOU, or visit the Benefits site for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
HOLIDAY: Employees in regular positions are entitled to ten (10) paid recognized holidays and are paid twice the base hourly rate for hours worked.
DIFFERENTIALS: The County offers differential pay in the following areas: Unit differential; Charge nurse assignment differential; Medical support weekend differential; Mobile intensive care nurse certification differential; preceptor pay; shift differential and certification pay. For detailed information on differential pay, please refer to the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the County's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement Plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre-tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.
COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists employees in finding solutions to driving alone by assisting in forming Vanpools, providing information on carpools, Rideshare matching, and public transportation options. The County offers incentives for employees participating in Ridesharing activities.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. A response should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Registered Nurse Licensure: Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)?

• YES, I possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• NO, I do not possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.

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RN License Information: If you answered YES to the question above (SQ #2), indicate your California RN license number and expiration date.Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess a California RN license as described in SQ #2.
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BLS Certificate: Do you possess a valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), -OR- have you successfully completed the required Healthcare Provider level BLS course, and are currently pending receipt of your AHA BLS Course Completion Card?
NOTE: Contingent job offers may be made to candidates who have provided verification that they have applied for their BLS certification issued by the AHA, but RN I/II - Clinic incumbents must obtain and produce the BLS certificate as described above within 30 days of hire/employment start date, or contingent job offer will be rescinded.

• Yes, I possess a valid BLS certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the AHA as described above.
• Yes, I have successfully completed the required AHA BLS course as described above, and am currently pending receipt of my AHA BLS Course Completion Card.
• No, I do not possess a valid AHA BLS certificate, and I have not successfully completed the required AHA BLS course as described above.

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RN Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time equivalent experience that you possess performing duties as a Registered Nurse (RN).
NOTE: All experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• Four (4) or more years
• Three (3) years
• Two (2) years
• One (1) year
• Nine (9) months
• Six (6) months
• Three (3) months
• Less than three (3) months
• N/A; I do not possess licensed RN experience as described above.

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Registered Nurse Experience: If you indicated experience in the question above, (Q #5), describe your experience performing licensed RN duties and specify the following information for each position held:

Job Title

Employer Name

Dates of Employment

Care Setting (e.g., Outpatient Care)

Type of Services Rendered

Specific Tasks You Performed

Patient Population Served

Number of Hours Worked Per Week

Job Duties/Responsibilities (Be sure to specify and describe in detail any experience as a Care Coordinator).
NOTE: All experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess experience as described above.

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Nursing Degree: Indicate if you possess a degree in Nursing. Select highest level Nursing degree conferred, if applicable.
NOTE: Ensure applicable degree is clearly described in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

• I possess a Master's degree in nursing.
• I possess a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• I possess an Associate's degree