Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Overflow

Lifepoint Health®; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Gym memberships and wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Florence, Alabama. This full-time role involves patient assessment, post-operative care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Ideal candidates should have a valid RN license and an Associate’s degree in Nursing, with experience preferred. Lifepoint Health® emphasizes a mission to make communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama or compact state RN license is required.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school is necessary.
• Experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify medical-surgical needs.
• Conduct post-operative assessments for patients.
• Manage wound care and document appropriately.
• Assist in multidisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Patient assessments

Wound care

Collaborative teamwork

Post-operative monitoring

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Valid Alabama or compact state RN license

Tools

Basic Life Support

ACLS, PALS

Job description

Job Overview

Job Type: Full‑Time | Days

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), Rotating Weekends

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualified applicants

As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you will support patients and community members and help achieve our mission of making communities healthier ®.

About the Unit

Our Post‑Surgical Overflow Medical‑Surgical Unit is a 32‑bed inpatient unit specializing in care of patients recovering from general, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures. Nurses typically manage a 1:6 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, providing comprehensive postoperative monitoring, pain management, and coordinated interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify medical‑surgical needs
• Conduct post‑operative assessments
• Perform wound care
• Document timely and appropriately in the medical record regarding medical necessity
• Assist in multidisciplinary collaborations

Benefits

• 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, short‑and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Basic Life Support mandatory; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.
• Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

About North Alabama Medical Center

North Alabama Medical Center opened in 2018 as a replacement facility for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Alabama. The 263‑bed facility serves the community with a range of services including open heart surgery, women's and children's services, and comprehensive medical and imaging services. It is a Certified Chest Pain center and a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama 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.