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Frye Regional Medical Center

Hospital · North Carolina

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Frye Regional Medical Center workplace

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.

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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

interdisciplinary carequality improvementdocumentation-focusednew-graduate-friendly

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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The units

Units hiring now

Open counts come from the live roles below. Grouped as the postings state them.

Open roles

Current openings at Frye Regional Medical Center

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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Frye Regional Medical Center

Hickory, NC · Posted last week

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-hour days
  • Compact license OK
Apply

Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry

Frye Regional Medical Center

United States

  • RN
  • Ratio 1:4
  • 12-hour shifts
Apply

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Frye Regional Medical Center

North Carolina, United States

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-hour nights
  • Tuition reimbursement
Apply

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic FryeCare Cardiology

Frye Regional Medical Center

North Carolina, United States

  • RN
  • 8-hour days
  • Per diem
Apply

Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit

Frye Regional Medical Center

North Carolina, United States

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-hour nights
  • New grads welcomed
Apply
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