Acute Care Registered Nurse

Company: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Location: Spruce Pine
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Introduction This position is eligible for a sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment to Mission Health. Ask Recruiter for more details. Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Acute Care Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family. Benefits Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Acute Care Registered Nurse opportunity. Job Summary and Qualifications This department is a combination of Med/Surg, Progressive Care and ICU patients. The Acute Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience. What you will do in this role: - Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. - Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider. - Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner. - Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response. - Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients. What qualifications you will need: - Required Experience: One year of RN experience - Preferred Experience: Strong hospital experience - Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions, or extensions, may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt. - Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Nursing - Required License: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON. - Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS and CPI Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital. We offer many medical specialties, including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce Pine. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has been named a 100 Top Critical Access Hospital by Becker’s Hospital Review and has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Acute Care Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *Current HCA employees and those employed by HCA anytime within the past 6 months are not eligible to receive the sign on bonus.

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