Registered Nurse, ICU

Rutherford Regional Health Systems; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & disability

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality critical care in the NC ICU. Join Lifepoint Health’s network and contribute to compassionate, patient-centered care with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role requires 1–2 years ICU experience and an active NC RN license (compact license acceptable). We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current NC RN license (state or compact).
• 1–2 years ICU experience required.
• ASN in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer meds, collect specimens, and provide ICU care per plan.
• Document patient care accurately.
• Monitor and communicate patient status to care team and family.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Collaborate across disciplines for transfers, discharge, referrals.
• Educate patient/family per age/culture/condition.
• Advocate for patient wellbeing.
• Float to other units to maintain nurse-patient ratios.
• Manage ventilators and critical drips in ICU.
• Pass rhythm recognition test within 90 days.
• Non-Essential Functions.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license NC

Ventilator management

ACLS

BLS

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ASN in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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 a Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU 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

At Rutherford Regional Health System, our ICU team is united by a shared commitment to excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care. Guided by our core values of Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together, we foster a supportive environment where every team member is valued. Nurses have the opportunity to care for a diverse critical care population while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Job Description

• 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.
• Floats to other departments as needed to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Able to manage ventilators, cpap/bipap, vapotherms.
• Able to titrate and maintain critical drips on the ICU patient, including knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.
• Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Non-Essential Functions

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 - with medical 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).
• 1-2 years of recent ICU experience required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 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.
• BLS
• ACLS
• Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.