About this opportunity
Lifepoint Health lists this Registered Nurse, Emergency Services opportunity in rutherfordton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is eligible for a commitment bonus! $20,000 for experienced RNs, and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.
Schedule: 3 x 12 hr. shifts per week on the Day Shift (7a - 7p) + rotating weekends
Your experience matters
Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on our Emergency Department team, you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Emergency Department is a rural, 20-bed unit serving Rutherford County and surrounding communities with responsive, patient-centered emergency care. This is a great environment for an ED nurse who enjoys variety, critical thinking, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community hospital setting. Nurses care for patients across a wide range of acuity levels and work closely with providers, ancillary departments, and inpatient teams to support timely assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transition of care. The department is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a supportive culture where communication, collaboration, and quality outcomes are valued. Work-life balance is also important to us, and we proudly offer self-scheduling. If you're looking for a role where you can use your emergency nursing skills, build strong relationships with your team, and make a real difference for patients when they need care most, our Emergency Department may be exactly what you're looking for.
How you'll contribute
Performs accurate and thorough patient assessments and identifies patient needs
Initiates appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment findings
Provides age- and condition-appropriate nursing care
Completes timely and accurate documentation supporting medical necessity in the medical record
Develops, implements, and revises interdisciplinary care plans for each patient
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Current North Carolina State License or Compact License with North Carolina endorsement.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire
Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred
One year of RN experience as an Emergency Department RN required.
More about Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.
EEOC Statement
"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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Worksite address
rutherfordton, NC, 28139, US
Who can apply
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