Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Hickory, NC, United States Department: Education & Training

Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad Emergency Department

Job Type: Full-time | 3x12 Hour Shifts | Days

$10,000 Sign-On 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 beginning your nursing career with a team invested in your growth and success. You will have the opportunity to build your clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

More about our team

At Frye Regional Medical Center, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you transition from nursing school into professional practice. New Graduate RNs may have opportunities across a variety of nursing specialties and departments based on current openings, interests, and qualifications.

Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides structured, hands-on 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 Nurse Residency 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 exceptional 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 build your clinical skills and transition to managing your own patient assignments.

Exposure to key topics including patient safety, communication, healthcare business, and change management.

Completion of a Capstone project focused on evidence-based practice, with guidance and support throughout the process.

Opportunities to develop your nursing career within a supportive healthcare team.

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 interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, high-quality care.

Exhibits adaptability and resilience while effectively managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Shows curiosity and a willingness to learn by asking questions, seeking feedback, and continuously developing clinical knowledge and confidence.

Collaborates as part of the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

What we’re looking for

Passionate New Graduate RNs who have

Completed degree from an accredited nursing school.

Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

BLS certification.

A passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

A willingness to learn, grow, and build a long-term nursing career.

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.