Registered Nurse; RN ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

$20,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Night Shift with a 2-year commitment

Schedule:

3x12s, Night Shift (7pm‑7am). Holidays and Weekends Required.

Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're committed to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference.

Join our team in a 9‑bed Intensive Care Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. Our unit operates on a 2:1 ratio with two hospitalists, a pulmonologist and telehealth intensivists for immediate support and manages a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio‑pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic keto acidosis (DKA).

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering specialized treatments, monitoring critical conditions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care are paramount.

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of patient.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• 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 with 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.

Applicants must have a current North Carolina or compact‑state Registered Nurse license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We provide five major service lines—orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care and emergency medicine—among other subspecialty care.

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.