Welcome to Rutherford Regional Health System
At Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we’re committed to making communities healthier® by delivering high-quality care close to home. Our dedicated team of over 600 employees serves regional needs from birthing to eldercare, offering over 20 medical specialties within our Joint Commission-accredited 143-bed acute care facility. We are a place people choose to come for healthcare, where physicians and providers want to practice and a place employees want to work. Join our welcoming team of compassionate professionals!
Located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Explore healthcare service opportunities that align with your career goals and lifestyle needs, while transforming lives and communities. Choose from careers in one of our many medical specialties and subspecialties, many with sign-on bonuses. Find where you fit!
Allied Health
Facility Leadership
Non-Clinical
Nursing Patient Support
Registered Nurse
Physicians and Providers
Love where you work
Rutherfordton, a quaint town set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a scenic place for relaxation, inspiration and belonging. Surrounded by nature, you’ll have easy access to hiking, biking, water sports, zip-lining, gem mining and exploring Lake Lure and Chimney State Park. The historic downtown features architecture dating to the 1800s, unique shops, a Main Street Market, and diverse regional and international dining options. A great place to build a life and raise a family, Rutherfordton has an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools. Asheville’s entertainment and food scene and Charlotte’s international airport and professional sports teams are both just a short drive away.
Be connected,
supported and
celebrated
Fostering positive relationships is the true north of Rutherford Regional Health System – no matter your role, you’ll feel our positivity, respect and enthusiasm in every shift. Here, approachable leaders promote open communication, provide meaningful support and honor wins large and small. Your input is welcome, and your achievements recognized.
The DAISY Award
For nurses and team members nominated by patients and family members for going above and beyond
The Mercy Award
Our highest honor, awarded annually to a Lifepoint employee who most profoundly embodies the spirit and values upon which the company was founded
Operations Excellence Award
Recognizes employees for talent development and achievements in quality improvement and service line growth
Empowering you
to grow, lead
and care
Advance your career
We prioritize and support your career growth and continuous education. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, leadership training and mentorship relationships as you explore your interests and expand your knowledge.
Celebrate your nursing journey
As a nurse at Rutherford Regional Health System, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to thrive. Advance in every stage of your career, from Nurse Residency to specialization and leadership. Here, your contributions are rewarded and who you are away from work is respected.Where healing
meets helping
Our love for community shows in the level of care we provide, professionals we employ, capital improvements made to ensure future healthcare needs are met, economic impact generated and contributions added to the tax base to fund vital services. Plus, we’ve been able to donate millions of dollars in healthcare to neighbors in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Because we live here, it’s our pleasure to support and volunteer with organizations and activities including local education and athletics, American Heart Association and breast cancer awareness initiatives.
