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 and the surrounding region for more than 30 years, offering a high-acuity critical care environment backed by advanced technology, a nationally recognized cardiac program, and a multidisciplinary team committed to measurable patient safety outcomes. The SICU role is well-suited to a critical care nurse who wants institutional depth, clinical growth, and the stability of a large community hospital system.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 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 assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- SICU position within a 288-bed acute care hospital with more than three decades of regional service to York County and beyond
- High-acuity surgical critical care environment requiring ACLS and NIHSS certification within the orientation period
- Multidisciplinary care model: collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and allied health professionals across service lines
- Full scope of critical care nursing responsibilities: care planning, medication reconciliation, IV therapy management, diagnostic data interpretation, and critical lab value notification per protocol
- Advanced cardiac program on campus — 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
- Additional hospital services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC
- Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — provides system-level resources including a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; prior clinical experience reviewed on an individual basis
- 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
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- American Heart Association ACLS and NIHSS certification required within the orientation period (mandatory for SICU)
- One year of telemetry experience preferred
- CCRN certification preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill is one of South Carolina's fastest-growing cities, situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living, strong public schools, and a genuine sense of community. The region features a mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie for outdoor recreation, a revitalized downtown with dining and arts, and convenient interstate access to both the Carolina mountains and the Atlantic coast. For clinicians seeking urban amenities without urban cost, York County is a compelling place to build a career and a life.