Frye Regional Medical Center
Hospital · North Carolina
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 2 · Nights 2
Benefits
A $20,000 sign-on bonus is mentioned for eligible candidates.
The city
Living in Hickory, NC
Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, blending small-town ease with access to Lake Hickory and nearby Blue Ridge scenery. A lower-key pace and tight-knit community make it appealing for nurses seeking balance beyond the bedside.
Browse roles in Hickory- Metro price level · Hickory area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 88.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,063/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,576/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Frye Regional Medical Center is a healthcare facility located in North Carolina, United States. The organization hires registered nurses for night shift positions in this unit, with schedules structured around three 12-hour shifts per week.
- Hospital · Hickory
- Hiring days & nights
- Sign-on bonus · 3 roles
More about Frye Regional Medical Center
The facility demonstrates openness to new graduate nurses, listing them as accepted applicants for the Step Down Unit role. While one year of experience is preferred, it is not required, suggesting a willingness to train and onboard early-career nursing professionals. A Bachelor's degree is also preferred but not mandatory, making the position accessible to associate-degree-prepared nurses. The employer offers a significant $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, which may indicate efforts to attract and retain nursing staff in a competitive labor market.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- $20,000 sign-on bonus eligible for qualifying RNs
- Accepts new graduate nurses, providing entry-level opportunity in a Step Down Unit
- Three 12-hour shifts per week schedule allows for extended off days
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, lowering barriers to entry
- ACLS and PALS certifications can be obtained after hire within six months
The hard parts
- Night shift only schedule (6:45pm-7:15am) may not suit all nurses
- BLS required within 30 days of hire creates immediate certification pressure
- ACLS and PALS required within six months, adding workload during onboarding period
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 2, 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Compact license OK
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- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
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- 8-hour days
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
North Carolina, United States
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
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