Regency Hospital - Upstate is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery.
Pays above most South Carolina staff rolesSouth Carolina staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $45/hr, across 221 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonusSign-on bonus: $10,000
Pay reviews
based on experienceCompensation: $40.17 - $53.00 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits
BenefitsRegistered Nurse (RN) orientation programStart Strong : Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Benefits100% company-paid scholarship (BSN)Advance Your Career :100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
Benefitstuition reimbursement
Benefitscontinuing education
Benefitsclinical ladder program and certifications such as PCCN and CCRNElevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN.
Benefitsgenerous PTO for full-time team membersRecharge & Refresh : Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Benefitscomprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans for full-time team membersYour Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
Benefitscompany-matching 401(k) retirement plan for full-time team membersCompany-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
Benefitslife and disability protection for full-time team members
Dental insurance
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental
Company-matching 401(k)
life and disability protection
Clinical ladder program
The role and schedule
Day to day
receive admissions and/or transfers to the unitReceive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
Day to day
initial and ongoing systematic patient assessmentInitial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Day to day
timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systemsTimely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
Day to day
interpret assessment and diagnostic data including labs and telemetryInterpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
Day to day
ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accuratelyEnsure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Day to day
competence in rapid response and code eventsCompetence in Rapid Response and code events
Day to day
instruct and counsel patients and familiesInstruct and counsel patients/families
Regency Hospital - Upstate is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start Strong : Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Advance Your Career :100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
Elevate Your
Skills
Clinical ladder program and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN.
Ease the Burden : Student Debt benefit program.
Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Neighborhoods+Healthcare workers and young professionals relocating to Anderson typically focus on a few distinct corridors. For rental apartments, complexes along Highway 81 and Clemson Boulevard north of downtown are widely favored for their quick hospital access and proximity to retail. Buyers seeking established suburban character gravitate to Concord, Ashley Downs, or the golf-oriented Cobb's Glen, which feature mature trees and manicured yards. Newer master-planned communities include Brookstone Meadows and Plantation Pointe, while lake enthusiasts favor Northlake and the Regatta community along Lake Hartwell. More modest starter homes can be found in established pockets like Westview Heights and Lakeside.
Healthcare workers and young professionals relocating to Anderson typically focus on a few distinct corridors. For rental apartments, complexes along Highway 81 and Clemson Boulevard north of downtown are widely favored for their quick hospital access and proximity to retail.
Buyers seeking established suburban character gravitate to Concord, Ashley Downs, or the golf-oriented Cobb's Glen, which feature mature trees and manicured yards. Newer master-planned communities include Brookstone Meadows and Plantation Pointe, while lake enthusiasts favor Northlake and the Regatta community along Lake Hartwell.
More modest starter homes can be found in established pockets like Westview Heights and Lakeside.
Getting around+Commutes within Anderson are manageable, with typical drives across the city running around 15 to 20 minutes. AnMed Health serves as the city's primary medical anchor, situated conveniently off the Highway 81 corridor where hospital parking is straightforward surface parking. Clemson Boulevard and North Main Street act as the central north-south retail and commuter arteries, though Clemson Boulevard frequently bottlenecks with strip-mall traffic during peak hours. For those traveling regionally, Interstate 85 provides direct transit, putting Clemson roughly 20 minutes northwest and downtown Greenville about 30 minutes northeast.
Commutes within Anderson are manageable, with typical drives across the city running around 15 to 20 minutes. AnMed Health serves as the city's primary medical anchor, situated conveniently off the Highway 81 corridor where hospital parking is straightforward surface parking.
Clemson Boulevard and North Main Street act as the central north-south retail and commuter arteries, though Clemson Boulevard frequently bottlenecks with strip-mall traffic during peak hours. For those traveling regionally, Interstate 85 provides direct transit, putting Clemson roughly 20 minutes northwest and downtown Greenville about 30 minutes northeast.
Outdoors+Lake Hartwell defines outdoor life in the Anderson area, spanning tens of thousands of acres with public beaches, boat ramps, lakeside camping, and renowned bass-fishing tournaments. Darwin Wright Park provides lake access and a public fishing pier right on the water. In the center of town, Carolina Wren Park offers manicured green space, walking paths, and community gathering areas, while Rocky River Nature Park features protected wetlands and quiet nature trails. The city also maintains over 60 public parks and extensive athletic facilities across the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center grounds.
Lake Hartwell defines outdoor life in the Anderson area, spanning tens of thousands of acres with public beaches, boat ramps, lakeside camping, and renowned bass-fishing tournaments. Darwin Wright Park provides lake access and a public fishing pier right on the water.
In the center of town, Carolina Wren Park offers manicured green space, walking paths, and community gathering areas, while Rocky River Nature Park features protected wetlands and quiet nature trails. The city also maintains over 60 public parks and extensive athletic facilities across the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center grounds.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Anderson
Known as the 'Electric City,' Anderson is an unpretentious Upstate South Carolina regional hub that offers healthcare professionals an attractive, lower-stress alternative to Greenville. Working at AnMed Health means easy daily commutes, typically under 20 minutes from established residential neighborhoods like Concord, Cobb's Glen, or apartment communities off Highway 81. Off-duty life balances quiet small-town hospitality with easy access to major recreation: Lake Hartwell sits just minutes west for boating, swimming, and fishing at Darwin Wright Park, while downtown Anderson offers walkable dining at Earle Street and artisanal sips at Carolina Bauernhaus. On weekends, the sprawling Anderson Farmers Market and Carolina Wren Park host community gatherings, with Interstate 85 putting downtown Greenville and Clemson within easy striking distance. The main tradeoffs are commercial traffic congestion along Clemson Boulevard and a nightlife scene that quiet down early, which may feel slow for younger singles. For nurses seeking affordable space, manageable shifts, and a grounded Southern community, Anderson delivers a practical, well-balanced landing spot.
