Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department Behavioral Health unit — a role that combines acute psychiatric assessment with the full clinical resources of a 288-bed regional medical center that has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score. This position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates and sits within a system that has served York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years. Nurses here work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a facility recognized for cardiac care, stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU, offering genuine cross-specialty collaboration and career development.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Emergency Department Behavioral Health unit embedded within a 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the broader region
- Multidisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate directly with physicians, psychosocial staff, and ancillary providers on ongoing patient assessment and care planning
- Full initial nursing assessments completed and documented within specified time frames; ongoing psychosocial and physician input integrated into the chart
- Medication management responsibilities include verification, reconciliation, IV therapy administration, first-dose monitoring, and adverse reaction recognition and reporting
- Age-specific competency required across the full population of patients served in the ED behavioral health setting
- Broader campus services include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, and preventive care — supporting robust interdisciplinary consultation
- System also includes Piedmont Medical Center – Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds), featuring a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
- Facility recognized with the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from SCHA/DHEC
- Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care (BlueCross BlueShield) and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (AACVPR)
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability
- Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; candidates holding a compact-state RN license from another state must obtain a Multi-State license from their state of residence within 30 days of hire
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required; must be completed within orientation period
- Psychiatric or mental health nursing experience preferred
- RN-C (Certified Registered Nurse) designation preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina — situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region features a mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, a growing arts and dining scene, and well-regarded public and private school options. For clinicians seeking the professional resources of a large health system without the pace and expense of a major city, Rock Hill delivers a compelling balance of career opportunity and quality of life.