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Nursing Assistant – Per Diem: Emergency Room (NIGHT SHIFT)

County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $57,399/yr

About the role

Posting number: 26-57784-05

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division: Emergency Room

Job classification: NURSING ASSISTANT - PER DIEM

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Nursing, EMS, Health Care Support

Summary


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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 smluna@rivco.org 

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 of 8 shifts required in a 6-week scheduling period, that includes 3 weekend shifts (weekend shift for nights: Fri, Sat or Sun).

-Night Shift7:00 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
www.ruhealth.org





Examples of 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 pressur

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