Registered Nurse, Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Operating Room 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. Our Operating Room is a collaborative, fast-paced environment with five ORs supporting a wide range of surgical services, primarily orthopedic and general surgery, with some OB/GYN procedures. Three ORs run full time, and team members may also float to Endoscopy, offering variety and the opportunity to grow within perioperative care. Rutherford Regional recently expanded access to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic-assisted technology designed to support minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision. This investment reflects our commitment to providing innovative surgical care close to home while creating an environment where skilled nurses can be part of meaningful growth and high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina or compact state RN license required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year of Operating Room RN experience preferred; new‑to‑OR candidates may be considered based on overall experience

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative assessments to ensure safe patient care
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and supports efficient workflow
• Provides age‑ and procedure‑appropriate nursing care throughout the perioperative process
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to deliver high‑quality outcomes

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree