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Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad Medical Surgical

Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Job Type: Full-time | 3x12 Hour Shifts | Days

$20,000 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

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.

Salary : $20,000

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