<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Nurse Extern II for its Intensive Care Unit — an expanded clinical role built specifically for RN students who want hands-on ICU experience under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This position bridges the gap between nursing school and professional practice, offering real patient care responsibilities in a 288-bed acute care facility recognized for elite safety standards and a nationally certified cardiac program.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>ICU-based placement within a 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years</li> <li>Facility services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU</li> <li>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</li> <li>Recipient of the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>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</li> <li>Extern responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, blood glucose checks and documentation, patient care planning participation, coordination with interdisciplinary health professionals, and response to emergency situations including codes and patient falls</li> <li>All significant observations and changes in patient condition are reported directly to the attending or charge RN, providing structured mentorship within the ICU environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program — this role is designed exclusively for nursing students seeking expanded clinical experience</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 healthcare corridor, well-regarded public and private schools, and abundant outdoor recreation along the Catawba River and Lake Wylie. Clinicians and students drawn to a mid-sized Southern city with urban proximity and suburban livability will find Rock Hill a compelling place to build a career.</p>