Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on the Emergency Department team at Rutherford Regional Health System, a rural, 20-bed unit serving Rutherford County and surrounding communities. The department provides responsive, patient-centered emergency care to patients with a wide range of acuity levels. Nurses collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, and inpatient teams to support timely assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transitions of care. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, quality outcomes, and self-scheduling.

The role involves assessing patients, identifying needs, initiating nursing interventions, providing age- and condition-appropriate care, documenting medical necessity, and developing and revising interdisciplinary care plans. The position is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and is eligible for a commitment bonus of $20,000 for experienced RNs or $10,000 for new graduate RNs.

Requirements

• Current RN license to practice in North Carolina, either a North Carolina license or a multistate compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• One year of experience as an Emergency Department RN required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and thorough patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment findings.
• Provide age- and condition-appropriate nursing care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation supporting medical necessity in the medical record.
• Develop, implement, and revise interdisciplinary care plans for each patient.

Benefits

• Commitment bonus: $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plans start at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and loan assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
• Self-scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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