Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department in Cullowhee, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift, $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Day Shift with a 2-year commitment

Schedule: 3x12's, Mid Shift (9a-9p), Weekends and Holidays Required

Your experience matters 
Harris Regional Hospital 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’re 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 
Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 4:1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume between 50-70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.
 

How you’ll contribute 
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

•    Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
•    Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
•    Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
•    Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
•    Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
•    Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
•    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.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at {removed-email}.

More about Harris Regional Hospital
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 are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.
 

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:
•    American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
•    AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. 
•    One year of experience preferred
•    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement
“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.”