<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This 288-bed acute care facility has served York County for more than 30 years and carries a nationally recognized Cardiac Care program — designated 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. The CVICU RN role offers a high-acuity critical care environment with a multidisciplinary team, advanced cardiac technology, and a clear pathway for professional development within a system that also operates a newer 100-bed campus in nearby Fort Mill.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>CVICU setting within a 288-bed acute care facility with advanced cardiac and stroke services</li> <li>Nationally recognized Cardiac Care program — Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care (BlueCross BlueShield) and Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (AACVPR)</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Full-service campus including advanced heart and stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU</li> <li>Affiliated Fort Mill campus (opened 2022, 100 beds) featuring a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services — expanding system-wide growth opportunities</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model: RNs collaborate directly with physicians, specialists, and ancillary providers across the cardiovascular service line</li> <li>Responsibilities include initiating and documenting individualized care plans, performing age-specific patient interventions, medication verification and IV therapy management, critical lab value interpretation, and order reconciliation throughout hospitalization</li> <li>ACLS and NIHSS certification required within the orientation period, reflecting the unit's high-acuity cardiovascular and neurological patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum</li> <li>Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; nurses holding a compact license from another state must obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association ACLS and NIHSS certification required within the orientation period</li> <li>One year of telemetry experience preferred</li> <li>CCRN certification preferred</li> <li>Previous clinical experience reviewed individually to determine suitability for the CVICU environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — part of the greater Charlotte metropolitan region and just a short drive from uptown Charlotte, NC. The area offers a lower cost of living than the Charlotte urban core while providing easy access to its cultural amenities, professional sports, and international airport. York County is known for its strong school systems, outdoor recreation along the Catawba River, and a growing residential community that attracts healthcare professionals seeking suburban quality of life with urban proximity. The mild four-season climate and proximity to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina coast make Rock Hill a compelling place to build a long-term career and life.</p>