<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Operating Room (CV OR). This 288-bed acute care facility has served York County for more than 30 years and carries national recognition for cardiac care excellence, including Blue Distinction Center designation for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The CV OR RN role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for eligible candidates and places you at the center of a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical program with advanced equipment and a multidisciplinary team committed to zero-harm outcomes.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 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>Cardiovascular OR setting within a 288-bed acute care hospital with more than 30 years of regional service to York County and surrounding communities</li> <li>Nationally recognized Cardiac Care program — Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care (BlueCross BlueShield) and Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (AACVPR)</li> <li>Awarded the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award by the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Advanced equipment and technology supporting cardiovascular and surgical services</li> <li>Full-service campus including advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model: RNs collaborate directly with physicians, imaging specialists, and ancillary providers across surgical and diagnostic services</li> <li>Responsibilities include continuous patient assessment, medication administration and reconciliation, pre-operative data verification, consent management, and interpretation of diagnostic data with physician notification per protocol</li> <li>Age-specific competency required across the patient population served in the CV OR</li> <li>Affiliated sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — offering system-wide career mobility across ED, ICU, Med/Surg, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred</li> <li>Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; candidates holding an RN license from another Compact state must obtain a Multi-State 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 certification required; must be obtained within the orientation period</li> <li>Previous experience in surgical care as a nurse or surgical technician preferred, with CV OR or cardiovascular surgical background particularly valued</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living, strong public and private school options, and a growing suburban community with restaurants, parks, and cultural amenities. The region's mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie, and the broader Charlotte metro's professional sports, arts, and airport connectivity make Rock Hill an attractive base for clinicians who want urban access without urban cost. The area has seen significant population and infrastructure growth, reflecting a community that continues to invest in healthcare, education, and quality of life.</p>