Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad Medical Surgical
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 30 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides hands-on, structured support to help you transition from a new graduate to a confident, competent registered nur
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What ongoing unit support is included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Frye Regional Medical Center’s careers page.
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Job Type: Full-time | 3x
- 12 Hour Shifts | Days
$10,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus 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 New Graduate 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 In our 18- Bed Medical Surgical Unit, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you begin your nursing career. Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides hands-on, structured support to help you transition from a new graduate to a confident, competent registered nurse.
You’ll be automatically enrolled in our comprehensive 12-month program, structured across three key phases: clinical competence, culture transition, and leadership development . Each phase is thoughtfully designed to guide your growth, strengthen your skills, and build confidence in delivering patient care. You’ll benefit from: Paid participation throughout all phases of the program Flexible, self-paced learning through engaging modules and knowledge checks Dedicated one-on-one support from a trained preceptor to help you build clinical skills and transition to managing your own patient assignments Exposure to key topics such as patient safety, communication, healthcare business, and change management Completion of a Capstone project focused on evidence-based practice, with guidance and support every step of the way How you’ll contribute
A New Graduate RN who excels in this role
Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care by performing comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs, and initiating appropriate interventions. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members to deliver safe, high-quality care. Exhibits adaptability and resilience while effectively managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Shows curiosity and a willingness to learn by asking questions, seeking feedback, and continuously building clinical knowledge and confidence. What we’re looking for Passionate New Graduates who have a Degree from an accredited nursing school RN Licensure BCLS 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. More about Frye Regional Medical Center 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.
EEOC Statement
Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
What's around it?
Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Household income
- $64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay