Registered Nurse, ICU

Lifepoint Health®; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off & disability

Tuition assistance and growth

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an experienced RN to join the ICU team on the night shift (7p–7a) with a 1:2 patient ratio and rotating weekends. Earn a $20,000 commitment bonus and provide high-quality care to critically ill patients.

As an ICU RN, you will perform assessments, initiate interventions, document care, and contribute to the interdisciplinary care plan while supporting a dynamic 8-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina state or compact RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Associate's degree in nursing is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs documentation related to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical care

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 90 days

ICU experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Earn a $20,000 Commitment Bonus

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

Your Experience Matters

Central Carolina Hospital 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 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is proud to offer a dynamic and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. Our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides care for a diverse patient population - from ventilated patients to overflow cases. Nurses in our ICU unit typically enjoy 12 hr. shifts with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with occasional 1:3 ratios depending on patient acuity, allowing for focused and high-quality care.

How You'll Contribute

A Registered Nurse who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient

Why join us

• 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 North Carolina state or compact state RN license. Additional requirements include:
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS is required within 90 days of hire
• Associate's degree in nursing is required (Bachelor's degree is preferred)
• 1-2 years of recent RN experience in the ICU is required.

More About Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

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.

EEOC Statement

Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.