<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Nurse Extern II for its Intensive Care Unit — a structured clinical role purpose-built for RN students seeking hands-on ICU experience within a 288-bed acute care facility recognized for elite patient safety standards. This externship bridges the gap between nursing school and independent practice, embedding you alongside experienced Registered Nurses in a high-acuity environment that includes advanced cardiac care, a Level III NICU, and a full surgical services line. Rock Hill offers a lower cost of living than nearby Charlotte while keeping you connected to a major metro — a strong combination for a student building a career foundation.</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) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>Extern works directly alongside Registered Nurses, participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation</li> <li>Responsibilities include obtaining and reporting vital signs appropriate to patient age and condition, blood glucose monitoring with documentation, and immediate escalation of abnormal findings to the attending or charge nurse</li> <li>Active role in emergency response situations including codes and patient falls</li> <li>Coordinates care across the interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity ICU environment</li> <li>Facility service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, preventive care, and surgical services</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</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Cardiac Care program designated 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> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current enrollment in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program required</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 — giving residents easy access to a major metropolitan job market, international airport, and urban amenities while enjoying a noticeably lower cost of living and a more relaxed pace. The area offers strong public and private school options, a growing arts and dining scene downtown, and proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for year-round outdoor recreation. For nursing students building a career, the Charlotte-Rock Hill corridor is one of the Southeast's most dynamic healthcare markets.</p>