Emergency Department RN New Grad — Residency & Sign-On

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid residency program

Self-paced learning modules

One-on-one preceptor support

Exposure to patient safety & cancer? (

Capstone project focus on evidence‑in‑

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. You’ll join a Nurse Residency Program with a three-phase, 12-month progression designed to transition new grads into confident, competent nurses.

You’ll receive paid participation across all phases, one-on-one preceptor support, and exposure to patient safety, healthcare operations, and leadership development to help you advance your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Completed degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license.
• BLS certification.
• A passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and build a long-term nursing career.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care by performing comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, high-quality care.
• Exhibits adaptability and resilience while effectively managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Shows curiosity and a willingness to learn by asking questions, seeking feedback, and continuously developing clinical knowledge and confidence.
• Collaborates as part of the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree from accredited nursing school

Job description

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. You’ll join a Nurse Residency Program with a three-phase, 12-month progression designed to transition new grads into confident, competent nurses.

You’ll receive paid participation across all phases, one-on-one preceptor support, and exposure to patient safety, healthcare operations, and leadership development to help you advance your nursing career.