Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad Medical Surgical

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Free gym memberships

Mental health services

Job summary

A healthcare facility in North Carolina seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care and oversee nursing interventions. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, documenting medical records, and working collaboratively to enhance quality of care. Applicants must hold a state RN license and obtain BLS within 30 days, ACLS, and PALS within six months of employment. The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current state RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care based on patient's condition and age.
• Document timely and accurately in medical records.
• Complete and revise interdisciplinary care plans.
• Conduct quality-improvement assessments.

Skills

Patient assessments

Nursing interventions

Documentation

Care planning

Quality improvement

Education

Current state RN license

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Overview

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, offers a 355‑bed facility with multiple specialty centers in Hickory, NC. The hospital has been providing exceptional care since 1911 and is recognized as a high‑performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Position Summary

Full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) – Days. 3 12‑hour shifts. $20,000 sign‑on bonus eligible.

How You Will Contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation related to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the interdisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate quality‑improvement assessments.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits: 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: tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental‑health services, discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a current state RN license.

• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.