Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Schedule: Nights / 3x12's

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 focused on delivering patient-centered care in a supportive and friendly environment. Work-life balance is important to us, and we proudly offer self-scheduling. If you're looking to join a growing, enthusiastic team that values teamwork and quality outcomes, our community-based Emergency Department may be exactly what you're looking for.

How you'll contribute  

A Registered Nurse who excels in this role: 

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs 
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions 
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient 
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record 
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan 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 - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

What we're looking for 

- 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; 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 community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the strengths of a national healthcare organization with the personalized care of a community hospital. We are committed to advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and access to care close to home.

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.