<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 regional medical center has served York County for more than 30 years, offering a high-acuity critical care environment supported by advanced equipment and a multidisciplinary team. The SICU role carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates and sits within a system recognized for elite patient safety standards at both the state and national level.</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 (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</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 a broad surgical and critical care service line</li> <li>Advanced cardiac care program — designated 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>Additional service lines on campus: advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, and preventive care</li> <li>Recipient of the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate directly with physicians and other healthcare providers on individualized plans of care</li> <li>Full medication management responsibilities including IV therapy, first-dose monitoring, reconciliation, and critical lab value notification per protocol</li> <li>Diagnostic data interpretation and patient intervention across the full spectrum of surgical ICU acuity</li> <li>Part of a two-campus health system; sister facility (Fort Mill, opened 2022) includes a 24/7 ED, ICU, Med/Surg unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</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 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> <li>Previous clinical experience reviewed individually to determine eligibility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 excellent public and private schools, a growing restaurant and arts scene, and proximity to Lake Wylie for year-round outdoor recreation. Clinicians relocating to the area benefit from a mild four-season climate, affordable housing, and the cultural and professional amenities of the greater Charlotte metro just minutes away.</p>