Clinical Nurse Jobs in North Carolina
Clinical Nurse jobs in North Carolina are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated across hospital systems, outpatient care, and specialty clinics at every level from new graduate through senior staff nurse. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham lead hiring volumes, anchored by major employers such as Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, and UNC Health. The most active specialties across North Carolina are medical-surgical, critical care, and oncology nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am - 7pm (3 12-hour shifts/week), with call and holiday requirements
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic facility and includes 26 operating rooms. It is a very fast-paced environment offering multiple service lines. We are proud to be on the cutting edge of technology for many surgical procedures. Our specialty procedures include cochlear implants, organ transplants, bariatric procedures, open-heart surgeries, ECMO, endovascular surgeries, flap reconstructive surgeries, stereotactic and image guided neuro surgeries, da Vinci® robotic surgeries, and Hyperthermia Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). In PreOp/PACU we prepare adult patients for surgery and/or recover post procedure for multiple procedural areas to include Cystoscopy, VIR, Radiation Oncology, EP/Cath lab and MRI (these patients may receive general anesthesia).
UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing environments. This space connects to our existing five-building UNC Medical Center campus and feature the following:
- Seven stories with 375,000 square feet
- 26 ORS, including hybrid rooms accommodating imaging technology
- 59 pre- and post-operative rooms
- 80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation beds
Summary:
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities:
1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/ family/ caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care
3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all
5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
- If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
- One (1) year of nursing experience.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $35.94 - $54.96 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Clinical Nurse Job Market in North Carolina
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Who's Hiring
- UNC Health203

- Duke Health31

- Mission Health21

- WakeMed Health & Hospitals21

- Advocate Aurora Health9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina RN license or a multistate license recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in an acute care or specialty setting
- Demonstrated ability to use electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously
Clinical Nurse Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nurse in North Carolina?
You become a clinical nurse in North Carolina by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, then passing the NCLEX-RN examination and applying for licensure through the North Carolina Board of Nursing. North Carolina participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses holding a multistate license from a compact state may practice without obtaining a separate North Carolina license. Most hospital positions require or strongly prefer a BSN.
How much do clinical nurses make in North Carolina?
Clinical nurses in North Carolina earn a median of about $84,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,660 for the lowest 10% to over $110,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nurses in North Carolina?
Employers hiring clinical nurses in North Carolina right now include UNC Health, Duke Health, and Mission Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and growing outpatient networks consistently post the highest volumes of clinical nurse openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?
Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham have the most clinical nurse openings in North Carolina right now. Charlotte's volume is driven by Atrium Health's extensive hospital and clinic network, Raleigh's growth reflects the expanding WakeMed and UNC Rex systems serving the Triangle, and Durham's concentration ties directly to Duke University Health System and its affiliated specialty practices.
Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 2% of clinical nurse openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low compared to desk-based fields because most clinical nursing requires direct patient contact. The roles most likely to be remote are telephone triage nursing, case management, and utilization review positions with insurance or managed care organizations.
How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency program, which large North Carolina health systems such as Duke University Health System, Atrium Health, and UNC Health operate specifically for nurses without prior hospital experience. These structured programs place new nurses in med-surg or critical care units with extended orientation and mentorship. Candidates coming from licensed practical nurse or patient care technician roles also have a strong advantage, and holding a BSN alongside an active North Carolina Board of Nursing license improves selection odds considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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