Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool PRN

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-Scheduling

Excellent Teamwork

Supportive Leadership

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Float Pool on a PRN night schedule with 12-hour shifts. You will provide direct day-to-day care across multiple units and participate in planning and documentation under the Nurse Director.

Join a team known for exceptional teamwork, supportive leadership, and patient-centered care. Prerequisites include NC RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH within defined timelines, and 2–4 years of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NIH certifications within three months of hire.
• Two to Four years of Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day-to-day care of patients and families.
• Performs nursing assessments and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Documents care and updates the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Collaborates with the Float Team to implement patient plans.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool PRN

Job Type: PRN | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts

Your experience matters. Frye Regional Medical Center 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) joining our team, you are 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

The Float Pool Team Frye Regional Medical Center provides direct day-to-day care of a variety of patients and families in multiple units. The Float Pool Team is known for their exceptional teamwork, supportive culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Our close-knit team works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, fostering professional growth, and meaningful relationships.

Highlights

• 12-Hour Shifts
• Self-Scheduling
• Exceptional Teamwork and Collaborative Culture
• Supportive Leadership and Strong Staff Engagement
• Tier 1: $54.01/ hour and Tier 2: $60.09/ hour options (See details below)

How you'll contribute

• Provides direct day-to-day care of patients and families.
• Practices to the fullest extent of employee license in accordance with organizational policies.
• Under the direction of the Nurse Director, functions as a member of the Float Team to implement the patient's plan of care.
• Provides population-specific care and meets the developmental needs of populations served.
• 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.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Additional requirements include:

• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NIH are required within three months of hire.
• Two to Four years of Critical Care experience required.

Float Pool Tier Details

Tier I: $54.81

• Nephrology/Oncology (NEON)
• 4N
• Neuro Progressive Care Unit (NPCU)
• Nursing Rehab
• Telemetry
• Progressive Stepdown Unit (IMCU)
• Surgical Unit

Certifications Required for Tier I

• NEON: BLS required
• 4 North: BLS required
• NPCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.
• Rehab: BLS required
• Telemetry: BLS required. ACLS within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.
• IMCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.
• Surgical: BLS required.

Tier II: $60.90

• Cardiovascular Unit (CVICU)
• Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Emergency Department (ED)
• Labor/Delivery/Recovery (L&D)

Certifications Required for Tier II

• CVICU: BLS required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
• CCU: BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
• NICU: BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
• ED: BLS required. ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position., ASLS and TNCC preferred.
• LDRP: BLS required. ACLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
• Nursery: BLS required. NRP within three months of hire or transfer into the position.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

More about Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran