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Frye Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool

Hickory, NC

$54.81–$60.90/hr

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Posted Jul 15, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

What this means for you

It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.

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Nights · 12-hour

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Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool Fulltime: Nights 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 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 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. What we are looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license. Bachelors degree preferred but not required Additional requirements include: · Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. · ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. Handle with Care preferred · One (1) to Two (2) years of beside RN experience required Two (2) to Four (4) years of Critical Care experience preferred Tier 1 Float to: Nephrology/Oncology (NEON); 4N; Neuro Progressive Care Unit; Nursing Rehab; Telemetry. Progressive Stepdown Unit (IMCU); Surgical Unit Certifications Required for Tier I: NEON: BLS required 4 North: BLS required NPCU: BLS required. ACLS and NIH within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position. Rehab: 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. Surgical: BLS required. Tier I: $54.81 Tier 2: Meet all Tier 1 criteria and be competent to float to two (2) of the specialty areas: Cardiovascular Unit (CVICU); Critical Care Unit (CCU); Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Emergency Department (ED); Labor/Delivery/Recovery (L&D) Certifications Required for Tier 2: CVICU: BLS required. ACLS, NIH and Handle with Care within three months of hire or transfer into the position. CCU: 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. Nursery: BLS required. NRP within three months of hire or transfer into the position. Tier II: $60.90 Minimum Work Experience 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 We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient AssessmentTelemetry

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSTNCCNRPENPC

Requirements

  • rn license
  • Acute care
  • TNCC Certification
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Labor & delivery
  • Telemetry
  • Float pool
  • RN License
  • Nephrology

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Loan assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

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

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