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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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
- 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
- 288-bed acute care facility with advanced equipment and experienced multidisciplinary staff serving York County and surrounding region
- Service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services
- 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
- 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
- Medication management duties include verifying orders, reconciling medications, administering IV therapy per policy, and monitoring first-dose medications for adverse reactions
- Collaborative practice model with multidisciplinary healthcare providers across diagnostic and therapeutic care settings
- 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
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; previous clinical experience reviewed individually for acceptability
- 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
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- American Heart Association ACLS and NIHSS certification required; must be completed within the orientation period for CV ICU placement
- One year of telemetry experience preferred
- CCRN certification preferred
About the Community
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.