<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 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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>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 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 hospital with more than three decades of regional service to York County and beyond</li> <li>High-acuity surgical critical care environment requiring ACLS and NIHSS certification within the orientation period</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model: collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and allied health professionals across service lines</li> <li>Full scope of critical care nursing responsibilities: care planning, medication reconciliation, IV therapy management, diagnostic data interpretation, and critical lab value notification per protocol</li> <li>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</li> <li>Additional hospital services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU</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>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</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; prior clinical experience reviewed on an individual basis</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 required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association ACLS and NIHSS certification required within the orientation period (mandatory for SICU)</li> <li>One year of telemetry experience preferred</li> <li>CCRN certification preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>