<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join its surgical services team at its 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the greater Charlotte metro region. This is a hands-on perioperative nursing role within a hospital recognized for elite patient safety — a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association. The facility offers a broad surgical services platform alongside advanced cardiac, stroke, maternity, and Level III NICU programs, giving OR nurses exposure to a diverse and high-acuity case mix in a well-resourced environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive 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>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>288-bed acute care facility with a full surgical services program and a broad inpatient platform including cardiac, stroke, maternity, and Level III NICU services</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 — reflecting the complexity and acuity of the surgical caseload</li> <li>Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score and Certified Zero Harm Award recipient — a culture of safety embedded at the institutional level</li> <li>Perioperative RN responsibilities span preoperative assessment, intraoperative nursing care, medication administration and reconciliation, consent and order verification, and interpretation of diagnostic data with appropriate physician notification</li> <li>Age-specific competency required across the full patient population served, including pediatric through geriatric</li> <li>Multidisciplinary collaboration model with physicians, anesthesia, surgical techs, and ancillary support staff</li> <li>Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — offers system-wide resources, cross-training potential, and a growing regional footprint</li> <li>More than 30 years of community service in York County with an established reputation as the regional referral destination</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN welcomed</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 CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association ACLS certification required; must be obtained within the orientation period</li> <li>Previous experience in surgical care as a scrub technician or perioperative nurse is preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in medication administration, IV therapy, first-dose monitoring, and critical value reporting per hospital protocol</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — just 25 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering the lifestyle advantages of a mid-sized Southern city with immediate access to a major metropolitan area. The region features a low cost of living relative to Charlotte, strong public and private school options, and abundant outdoor recreation including Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and numerous greenway trails. Clinicians relocating to Rock Hill gain a genuine small-city quality of life without sacrificing proximity to the cultural amenities, international airport, and professional sports of the Charlotte metro.</p>