Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

This position is eligible for a commitment bonus: $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.

Schedule

3 x 12-hour shifts per week on the Day Shift (7a - 7p) + rotating weekends.

About the role

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®.

Our Emergency Department is a rural, 20-bed unit serving Rutherford County and surrounding communities with responsive, patient-centered emergency care. This is a great environment for an ED nurse who enjoys variety, critical thinking, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community hospital setting. Nurses care for patients across a wide range of acuity levels and work closely with providers, ancillary departments, and inpatient teams to support timely assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transition of care. The department is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a supportive culture where communication, collaboration, and quality outcomes are valued. Work-life balance is also important to us, and we proudly offer self-scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and thorough patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Initiates appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment findings
• Provides age- and condition-appropriate nursing care
• Completes timely and accurate documentation supporting medical necessity in the medical record
• Develops, implements, and revises interdisciplinary care plans for each patient

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – plus tailored options for part-time and PRN employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities

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; Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of RN experience as an Emergency Department RN required

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County.