Lifepoint Health·Rutherfordton, North Carolina
The Registered Nurse performs thorough patient assessments and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. They are responsible for developing interdisciplinary care plans and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
Schedule: PRN
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
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.
"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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing and at least one year of experience as an Emergency Department RN. A valid North Carolina or compact state RN license is required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.