<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular ICU (CV ICU) — a critical care unit within a nationally recognized cardiac program at a 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the greater Charlotte metro region. This is a high-acuity, technology-forward environment where cardiovascular critical care nurses work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advanced heart and stroke care. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is available for eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 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>CV ICU position within a nationally certified cardiac program — 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>288-bed acute care facility with advanced equipment and experienced multidisciplinary staff serving York County and surrounding region</li> <li>Service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services</li> <li>Recipient of the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Nurse responsibilities include initiating and documenting individualized care plans, performing age-specific patient interventions, interpreting diagnostic data, and acting on critical lab value notifications per protocol</li> <li>Medication management duties include verifying orders, reconciling medications, administering IV therapy per policy, and monitoring first-dose medications for adverse reactions</li> <li>Collaborative practice model with multidisciplinary healthcare providers across diagnostic and therapeutic care settings</li> <li>Affiliated satellite campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — featuring 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; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability</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; must be completed within the orientation period for CV ICU placement</li> <li>One year of telemetry experience preferred</li> <li>CCRN certification preferred</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 schools, and a genuine sense of community. The region features Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, a growing arts and dining scene downtown, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend escapes. Clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets consistently find the Charlotte metro corridor an attractive balance of career opportunity and quality of life.</p>