Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Nurse Extern I for its Medical-Surgical unit — an ideal position for an RN nursing student seeking hands-on clinical experience in a 288-bed acute care facility recognized for elite patient safety and a nationally certified cardiac care program. This role provides structured, supervised clinical exposure across a full-service hospital campus while directly supporting Registered Nursing staff in daily patient care delivery.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Medical-Surgical unit placement within a 288-bed acute care hospital serving York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years
- Expanded clinical experience designed specifically for RN nursing students — structured to bridge academic training and bedside practice
- Direct participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation under Registered Nurse supervision
- Clinical responsibilities include vital sign acquisition, blood glucose monitoring and documentation, age-specific patient interventions, and emergency response support (codes, patient falls)
- Responsibility for timely reporting of abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to attending or charge nurse
- Full-service campus with advanced cardiac and stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU
- Affiliated sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — featuring a 24/7 Emergency Department, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association
- Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current enrollment in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program with at least one completed clinical rotation
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient care activities within nursing student scope of practice, including age-specific competency for the population served
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 growing arts and dining scene, abundant outdoor recreation along the Catawba River and at Anne Springs Close Greenway, and well-regarded public and private school options. For nursing students seeking a clinically rich training environment within a livable, affordable Southern city, Rock Hill delivers on both fronts.