Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Surgical Trauma unit — a high-acuity inpatient service at a 288-bed regional medical center with a 30-year history of serving York County and the surrounding region. This is a direct patient care role with full interdisciplinary collaboration, supported by a facility recognized for elite safety standards and a nationally certified cardiac rehabilitation program. Candidates who thrive in complex surgical and trauma environments and want to grow within a well-resourced acute care system will find a strong fit here.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 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)
- Career development and continuing education 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
- 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the broader surrounding region for over 30 years
- Surgical Trauma unit with high-acuity patient population requiring comprehensive assessment, care planning, and intervention
- Full interdisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate directly with physicians, APPs, and ancillary staff to drive patient outcomes
- Service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, and a full surgical services program
- Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association 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 facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — expands the system's regional footprint and creates internal mobility opportunities; Fort Mill campus includes 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical, Surgical Services, and Women's Services
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum
- Valid Permanent Multi-State RN License from state of residence required; compact-state license holders must obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days of hire
- American Heart Association BLS certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- ACLS and NIHSS certifications required; must be completed within the orientation period
- RN-C (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred
About the Community
Rock Hill is one of the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina, situated in York County just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — placing clinicians within easy reach of a major metropolitan area while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living. The region offers strong public and private school options, a vibrant downtown, Lake Wylie waterfront recreation, and year-round mild weather that supports an active outdoor lifestyle. For nurses seeking career momentum in a growing healthcare market without sacrificing quality of life, the greater Charlotte-Rock Hill corridor is a compelling destination.