Registered Nurse, 2nd Medical

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Tuition assistance & career growth

Employee well-being

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical to provide high-quality patient care on a 18-bed unit. You will assess, treat, document, and educate patients while collaborating with the care team.

The role features a commitment bonus and a night schedule of 7p–7a with every third weekend; a supportive leadership team focuses on teamwork and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1–3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, age and cultural needs; discharge planning.
• Administers medications and performs clinical treatments as part of the plan of care.
• Documents patient care provided and monitors patient condition.
• Assists with activities of daily living and coordinates care across disciplines.
• Educates patients and families based on age and cultural needs; supports learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

This position is eligible for a commitment bonus! $20,000 for experienced RNs, and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.

Schedule: 3 x 12 hr. shifts per week on the Night Shift (7p - 7a) + every third weekend

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRegistered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our 2nd Medical Unit is an 18-bed unit caring for a wide variety of adult medical patients, with occasional surgical patients as census and care needs require. The team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a caring, professional environment. Nurses are backed by strong leadership, approachable support, and a team dynamic that values communication, teamwork, and making a difference together.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical who excels in this role:

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Employee supervises others.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period-tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi‑state (compact) license).
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

Additional requirements include:

• Requires critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Handle with care within 4 months after hire date.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143‑bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high‑quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close‑knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."