Graduate Nurse Jobs in North Carolina
Graduate Nurse jobs in North Carolina are in strong demand, with consistent openings across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient networks throughout the state. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where major systems like Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, and Cone Health maintain deep pipelines for new graduates. The most sought-after entry points are medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing, with pediatrics growing steadily at academic centers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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34401 Atrium Health Pineville - Nursing: 6 Palm IU
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Benefits Eligible:
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Schedule Details/Additional Information:
3, 12-hour night shifts per week
Holiday rotation
Weekend rotation
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$38.20 - $57.30Where You Will Work:
3 Palm Med/Surg Cardiac Telemetry Team
- 6 Palm is a 36-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit. Patient population consists of adult and geriatric medical and surgical cardiac patients.
- Common diagnosis: AMI, ACS, CHF (primary diagnosis), complex arrhythmias, chest pain with elevated troponins, stable post STEMI/NSTEMI, CAD, PVD, AVR, MVR, and pre and post -op CABG.
- Cardiac drips, chest tubes, pre & post pacemakers, stable post- op epicardial pacers, ICD, PCI, EPS, CTO, ablations, endarterectomy, thoracotomy, peripheral artery repair, and vascular surgery.
- For the past 5 years AH Pineville received the IBM Watson Top 50 CV Hospital. The award validates and highlights outstanding CV quality performance in heart failure, PCI, AMI, and CABG. This puts Pineville’s CV program in the top 2% of community-based CV programs in the country.
- We would love for you to join our family on 6 Palm and be part of a dynamic team who puts their heart and passion in all that they do.
Expectations We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do:
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Atrium Health Pineville is proud to be an ANCC Pathways to Excellence organization in which we empower and give a voice to nurses. The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation underscores our commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses excel. We believe that nurses are the heart of patient care, which is why our nursing staff is an integral part of our interprofessional team. Our organization’s investment in our nurses means better quality care, safety, and patient outcomes.
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Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Registered Nurse (RN) –Cardiac Telemetry
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Graduate Nurse Job Market in North Carolina
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Who's Hiring
- UNC Health34

- Advocate Aurora Health16

- Atrium Health10

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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graduate nurse jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina RN license or eligibility through NCLEX-RN upon hire
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Completion of an approved clinical practicum or supervised hospital rotation
- Strong communication and documentation skills in a team-based care environment
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Graduate Nurse Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a graduate nurse in North Carolina?
You become a graduate nurse in North Carolina by completing an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and then passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure through the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Many North Carolina hospitals hire candidates as graduate nurses before licensure results arrive, under a temporary practice permit issued by the Board, allowing you to work under supervision while your application processes.
Which companies hire graduate nurses in North Carolina?
Companies currently hiring graduate nurses in North Carolina include UNC Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and Atrium Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large academic medical systems and regional health networks run dedicated new-graduate residency cohorts several times per year, making them among the most consistent sources of entry-level openings in the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most graduate nurse jobs?
Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and Rocky Mount have the most graduate nurse openings in North Carolina. Charlotte's concentration of major health systems and Raleigh-Durham's dense cluster of academic medical centers and research hospitals drive the bulk of demand, while Greensboro and Winston-Salem benefit from large regional systems like Cone Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist that maintain steady new-graduate hiring.
Are there remote graduate nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of graduate nurse openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most entry-level nursing roles. The graduate nurse positions most likely to include any remote component are telephone triage, care coordination, and utilization review roles, which typically require prior clinical experience before transitioning to a remote setting.
How can I get hired as a graduate nurse in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a new-graduate nurse residency program, which most large North Carolina health systems run specifically for candidates without acute care experience. Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, UNC Health, and Novant Health all operate structured residency cohorts designed to bring new graduates into med-surg or general care floors. Holding a current North Carolina Board of Nursing temporary practice permit, an up-to-date BLS certification, and completed NCLEX-RN registration significantly strengthens a candidate's standing for these programs.
Where can I find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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