<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 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>Career development and continuing education 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>288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the broader surrounding region for over 30 years</li> <li>Surgical Trauma unit with high-acuity patient population requiring comprehensive assessment, care planning, and intervention</li> <li>Full interdisciplinary care model — RNs collaborate directly with physicians, APPs, and ancillary staff to drive patient outcomes</li> <li>Service lines include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, Level III NICU, and a full surgical services program</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 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>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</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum</li> <li>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</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>ACLS and NIHSS certifications required; must be completed within the orientation period</li> <li>RN-C (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>