<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). This 288-bed acute care facility has served York County for more than 30 years and carries a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score alongside the South Carolina Hospital Association's Certified Zero Harm Award. The SICU role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates and positions the right nurse within a nationally recognized cardiac and critical care program in one of the Carolinas' fastest-growing communities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>CME and continuing education opportunities with structured career development pathways</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>SICU position within a 288-bed acute care facility with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic imaging capabilities</li> <li>Multidisciplinary critical care team environment with collaborative care model across ICU, CCU, SICU, and CVICU service lines</li> <li>Comprehensive cardiac 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</li> <li>Advanced heart and stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU on campus</li> <li>Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score and SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award — recognition of elite patient safety standards</li> <li>Affiliated sister campus, Piedmont Medical Center – Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds), featuring a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> <li>Responsibilities include initiating and documenting individualized care plans, performing age-specific patient interventions, medication and IV therapy administration with first-dose monitoring, medication reconciliation, and interpretation of diagnostic data with critical value notification per protocol</li> <li>Experienced healthcare staff serving a diverse regional patient population across York County and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; prior clinical experience reviewed individually for each candidate</li> <li>Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; nurses holding a compact-state 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; must be completed within the orientation period for SICU placement</li> <li>One year of telemetry experience preferred</li> <li>CCRN certification preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering residents easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living, strong public school options, and a genuine sense of community. The region features Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, a growing restaurant and arts scene downtown, and a mild four-season climate that draws families and young professionals alike. For clinicians relocating from out of state, the area combines suburban comfort with urban proximity in a way that few Carolinas markets can match.</p>