Join the Harris Family
The culture of Harris Regional Hospital is centered on our passionate nursing staff and our patients who feel genuinely cared for. Our team prioritizes kindness and integrity in all our actions, creating an environment where both employees and patients feel valued. Our onboarding lunch series fosters a sense of community from day one. Thoughtful gestures include our Rainbow Cart, which brightens everyone's day. Our values are the foundation of everything we do, reflected in staff dedication, patient care, and the recognition of accomplishments through programs like the DAISY and Purple Orchid awards.
Here, you're valued not just as a nurse, but as a person. Keep scrolling to learn more or click below to connect with a recruiter. We are here to assist you in your job search every step of the way.
Explore Our Nursing Opportunities
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - PRN Harris Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Harris Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Harris Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Harris Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical - PRN Harris Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Temp Harris Regional Hospital
Vibrant Community of Sylva
Sylva, North Carolina, is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering stunning views and quick access to neighboring states including Tennessee and Georgia. The Blue Ridge Parkway provides scenic lookouts, hiking trails, and camping spots. Located just down the road from Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, Harris Regional sponsors students in health sciences programs, as well as provides orthopaedic and sports medicine services. Sylva’s growing community is home to university faculty, students, and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy its relaxed atmosphere.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where our nurses thrive and continually enhance their skills. By prioritizing ongoing education and patient safety, I support our team in delivering the highest quality of care while fostering professional growth.
Stephen, RN, senior nursing officer, Harris Regional Hospital
Pride in our people
- Commitment-incentive bonus of up to $20,000 available to qualified RN candidates
- New, competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and paid time off (PTO)
- Expansive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement matching plan
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
Harris Regional maintains a legacy of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to women and babies, and it is an honor to ensure we are the trusted leader for women’s and children’s services in western North Carolina.
Savannah, RN, director of women's and children's services
New RN Grad? Launch Your Nursing Career Here
Your professional growth as a Harris Regional Hospital nurse is of the utmost importance and is why all new-grad RNs enter the Nurse Residency. Plus, we are currently offering a commitment-incentive bonus valued up to $20,000 to RN residents. Components of this opportunity include:
- One-on-one mentorship support
- Cohort conference opportunities
- Clinical skills simulations
- Collaborative capstone project tailored to your clinical interests
- 35 nursing contact hours
Nursing Careers at Harris Regional Hospital
We are proud to be part of a strong and growing health system offering rewarding opportunities for nurses. We recognize the invaluable contributions nurses make to healthcare every day, and we're committed to providing them with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. REACH is an acronym that embodies our nursing support philosophy including Recruiting and Retention, Education, Advancement, Culture, and Honors. REACH your full potential at Harris Regional Hospital. Here, we are dedicated to investing in our nurses over the full lifespan of their careers and supporting their growth—and success—every step of the way.
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1929
providing care to western North Carolina residents for nearly a century
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890
patient-centered employees
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86
beds
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$6M+
in capital improvements
Connect with our Recruiter
From your application to your first day, your experience matters, and I am here to help. If you have questions about a role, our benefits, or the hiring process in general, let's connect so you can discover your dream career at Harris Regional Hospital.
Adelaide Bethea, clinical recruiter
adelaide.bethea@lpnt.net
call/text: 252.481.7515
Great care lives here
Harris Regional Hospital is part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare. This joint venture combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality care, and patient safety with Lifepoint's extensive resources, knowledge, and experience in hospital operations. Harris Regional Hospital receives the most current training and staff education when it comes to cancer and heart care. Together, we are making communities healthier.
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