Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an RN for its 20-bed surgical unit in Hickory, NC. The team emphasizes collaboration, self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and an every-other-weekend rotation to support work-life balance.

The role requires active NC RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, ACLS/PALS within six months, and 1 year of experience preferred. A $20,000 commitment bonus is offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate care and document medical necessity in records.
• Maintain and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Conduct timely QI assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Type: Full-time | 3x12 Hour Shifts | Nights

$20,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus

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 RN Surgical team at Frye Regional Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented culture where nurses collaborate closely to provide exceptional care. The 20- Bed unit features self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and every-other-weekend rotation, helping promote flexibility and work-life balance. Nurses gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population while working alongside experienced leaders and a strong interdisciplinary team.

12 Hour Shifts

Self- Scheduling

20- Bed Unit

How you'll contribute

• 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 and PALS are required within six months of hire.

One year of experience preferred

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

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.