Lifepoint Health·Hickory, North Carolina
Provides direct day-to-day care for patients and families as part of a Float Team to implement care plans. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, initiating nursing interventions, and completing interdisciplinary care plans.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool
Schedule: 3 12 hours shifts
Must have 1 year plus hospital experience
Your experience matters
Frye Regional Medical Center 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 (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to 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
Provides direct day-to-day care of patients and families.
Practices to the fullest extent of employee license in accordance with organizational policies. Under the direction of the Nurse Director, functions as a member of the Float Team to implement the patient’s plan of care.
Provides population specific care and meets the developmental needs of populations served.
How you will contribute
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 for full-time and part-time 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 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.
Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.
What we are looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license.
Bachelors degree preferred but not required
BLS required
Telemetry: BLS required. ACLS within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.
IMCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.
BLS required.
$54.81
BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
NICU: BLC required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. ED: BLS required. ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position., ASLS and TNCC preferred.
LDRP: BLS required. ACLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
BLS required. NRP within three months of hire or transfer into the position.
$60.90
At least two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse required (unless previous LPN experience).
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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.
