Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Surgical Trauma unit — a high-acuity inpatient service at a 288-bed regional medical center with a 30-year track record serving York County and the greater Charlotte metro area. This is a direct patient care role with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates, embedded in a facility recognized for elite safety standards and a nationally certified cardiac program. Nurses here work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams in a facility that has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- 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
- Surgical Trauma unit at a 288-bed acute care facility with advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment
- Full-spectrum inpatient services including advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU on the same campus
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient — one of the highest safety designations in the country
- SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award, awarded in collaboration with South Carolina's DHEC
- Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield
- Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model — RNs coordinate directly with physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff to drive patient outcomes
- Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, individualized care planning, clinical intervention, and ongoing evaluation across the surgical trauma patient population
- Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — offers system-wide career mobility across a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN welcomed
- Valid Permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; nurses holding a compact RN license from another compact state must obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days of hire
- American Heart Association BLS certification required — must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- ACLS and NIHSS certifications required — must be completed within the orientation period
- RN-C (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — just 25 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering the lifestyle advantages of a growing mid-sized city with direct access to a major metropolitan hub. The area features a low cost of living relative to Charlotte, strong public and private school options, and abundant outdoor recreation including Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and numerous regional parks. Rock Hill's revitalized downtown, cultural venues, and proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport make it an attractive base for clinicians who want suburban quality of life without sacrificing urban access.