Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Nurse Extern II for its Surgical Trauma unit — an expanded clinical role purpose-built for RN students seeking hands-on inpatient experience alongside an experienced nursing team. This position offers direct patient care participation in a 288-bed acute care facility recognized for elite safety standards, giving nursing students meaningful clinical exposure in a high-acuity surgical and trauma environment before graduation.
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) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Surgical Trauma unit placement within a 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the surrounding region
- Direct patient care activities including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and documentation — all performed under RN supervision
- Active participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation alongside Registered Nursing staff
- Responsibility for reporting significant patient observations and changes in condition promptly to the attending or charge nurse
- Emergency response participation (codes, patient falls) within scope of practice
- Age-specific competency expectations across the patient population served on the Surgical Trauma unit
- Facility services include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and a full surgical services line
- Piedmont Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC
- Cardiac Care program designated as a 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
- Sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — features a 24/7 Emergency Department, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services, reflecting a growing regional health system
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current enrollment in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program with at least one clinical rotation completed prior to start
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire if not already held
About the Community
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 a growing arts and dining scene, proximity to Lake Wylie for outdoor recreation, and well-regarded public and private school options, making it an attractive base for nursing students and early-career clinicians building their professional foundation in the Southeast.