Join our team of new and experienced nurses providing exceptional patient care at UNC Health Wayne. Become part of a group of compassionate, skilled nurses, and find personal satisfaction and professional advancement opportunities in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

About UNC Health Wayne

UNC Health Wayne is a 316-bed community, not-for-profit hospital in eastern North Carolina. We serve the health care needs of Wayne County and surrounding areas with dedicated staff and high-quality health care. Learn more about UNC Health Wayne.

Why You’ll Love Working at UNC Health Wayne

As the employer of choice in our community, UNC Health Wayne provides benefits and support to you and your family to make your life easier. They include:

  • Advanced technology for better patient care
  • Community hospital setting serving friends, family, and neighbors
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Friendly team in a helpful work environment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Work/family balance
  • Affiliation with UNC Health Care

Benefits at UNC Health Wayne

Learn about the employee benefits you’ll enjoy as a UNC Health Wayne nurse.

Professional Growth and Development

Take advantage of opportunities to learn and develop your nursing skills. At UNC Health Wayne, we give you educational and financial help to continue your education, get specialty certifications and advance your career with:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships
  • Stipends

Excellent Patient Experience

You’ll find a team that provides high quality, patient-centered care at UNC Health Wayne. As a nurse at our hospital, you’ll deliver care that anticipates and responds to our patients’ needs and provides an impressive patient experience.

Our model of care here at UNC Health Wayne is relationship based, which means we place our patients and families at the center of all our decisions. This is crucial to how we deliver safe and reliable care with quality outcomes and a good experience. It is our vision to do this for every patient, with every encounter.

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
168391 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. The Endoscopy Unit at UNC Health Wayne is a specialized unit committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. We provide a comprehensive array of services, including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and other minimally invasive procedures for adult patients, both inpatient and outpatient, with gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions. Our unit features two procedure suites and eight pre-procedure and post-procedure bays, all staffed by a dedicated team of endoscopy-trained nurses, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, and support personnel. Standard shifts typically consist of 8-hour day periods, with on-call coverage available. Our team employs advanced endoscopic technologies, such as high-definition...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
168899 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. Peri Anesthesia is a combined Day Surgery and PACU department providing full range of pre/post care to our surgical patients. Each day our nurses admit patients for surgery and provide preop care including admission, medication reconciliation, IV access, education and assisting with placement of peripheral nerve blocks and arterial lines. Throughout the day our nurses also provide Phase I and Phase II recovery care to patients focusing on airway management, pain control, and hemodynamic stability. It is a great unit to be able to learn and utilize critical care skills and provide care to patients of all ages (ACLS and PALS required within 1yr of employment). The patients enjoy a department with a work flow set up around them and focused on continuity of care as the...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
166511 Job Description Description The Emergency Department is a 52-bed unit, including a 4-bed Behavioral Health Unit. It features three triage rooms, an ambulatory area with a three-stretch bay located directly behind triage, a decontamination area, and a family consultation room. The department operates with 24-hour registration, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and CT radiology coverage, with specialized radiology services such as MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine available on-call after 5 PM. Additionally, a new EMS convalescent transport service is available Monday through Friday during the day to facilitate inpatient discharge and improve Emergency Department flow. The department is known for its efficient patient throughput, avoiding long hold times and ensuring a smooth transition to inpatient care. The team is highly collaborative, with frontline staff input regularly recognized and implemented to...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
158132 Job Description Description Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Responsibilities: 1. Uses the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
152163 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $40,000 commitment incentive. 4th Floor Oncology specializes in caring for adult patients primarily admitted with oncology and hematology diagnoses, focusing on managing symptoms or complications related to cancer or blood disorders. In addition, the unit manages general medical overflow patients, particularly those with end-stage renal disease who require peritoneal dialysis. Bedside nurses on this floor receive specialized training in peritoneal dialysis, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for all patients. The team seeks members who are patient, kind, and compassionate, with strong communication skills, especially in active listening. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking abilities, effective time management, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The unit...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
160952 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Cardiac Med Surg Unit is equipped with cutting-edge technology and specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiac and respiratory conditions. With continuous patient monitoring, the unit caters to individuals with a variety of conditions including low-risk cardiac events, congestive heart failure (CHF), syncope, post-cardiac catheterization (low risk), post-pacemaker implantation (low risk), pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and viral respiratory illnesses. The rooms are all equipped with bedside monitors and wall mounted computers for easy access to electronic charts. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
165826 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized area divided into 20 telemetry beds and 8 hardwired Intensive Care (IC) level of care beds. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac as well as medical/surgical conditions. Our patient population includes individuals requiring continuous cardiac monitoring for non-critical issues, as well as those managing cardiac arrhythmias and other serious complications of cardiovascular disease. Common diagnoses treated in the PCU include Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), NSTEMI, and pre/post cardiac procedures like cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker placements. Nurses who thrive in this department are energetic,...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
162616 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Intensive Care Unit at UNC Health Wayne is a 16 bed unit that provides critical care and life support for patients who are critically or injured. This unit offers cardiac monitoring, mechanical ventilation, diagnostics, and post-operative care for adults with acute and chronic critical illness. Our staff composition includes RNs and CNAs. Shifts typically include 2-hour day and night rotations, with patients staying an average of length of stay 3-7 days. Nursing staff focus on assessing the patient’s condition, providing patient care, medication administration, communicating with patients and...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
161871 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Emergency Department is a 52-bed unit, including a 4-bed Behavioral Health Unit. It features three triage rooms, an ambulatory area with a three-stretch bay located directly behind triage, a decontamination area, and a family consultation room. The department operates with 24-hour registration, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and CT radiology coverage, with specialized radiology services such as MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine available on-call after 5 PM. Additionally, a new EMS convalescent transport service is available Monday through Friday during the day to facilitate inpatient...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
161985 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The School Health Nurse will provide comprehensive school health services for assigned Wayne County Public Schools. S/he will provide case management for students with special health care needs and chronic health conditions and management acute health needs when on site. S/he will serve as a resource person to school personnel regarding student health issues. Also, will develop, implement, and present school health education programs. Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates the daily operation of School Health Services to meet mandates of the Public Schools of North Carolina in assigned schools. 2. For assigned schools, identifies and coordinates health services for students with chronic/acute health needs or potential...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
109331 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 1,700 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
159043 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing....

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
152285 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
153091 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Emergency Department is a 52-bed unit, including a 4-bed Behavioral Health Unit. It features three triage rooms, an ambulatory area with a three-stretch bay located directly behind triage, a decontamination area, and a family consultation room. The department operates with 24-hour registration, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and CT radiology coverage, with specialized radiology services such as MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine available on-call after 5 PM. Additionally, a new EMS convalescent transport service is available Monday through Friday during the day to facilitate inpatient...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
155302 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Intensive Care Unit at UNC Health Wayne is a 16 bed unit that provides critical care and life support for patients who are critically or injured. This unit offers cardiac monitoring, mechanical ventilation, diagnostics, and post-operative care for adults with acute and chronic critical illness. Our staff composition includes RNs and CNAs. Shifts typically include 2-hour day and night rotations, with patients staying an average of length of stay 3-7 days. Nursing staff focus on assessing the patient’s condition, providing patient care, medication administration, communicating with patients and...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
152284 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $40,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized area divided into 20 telemetry beds and 8 hardwired Intensive Care (IC) level of care beds. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac as well as medical/surgical conditions. Our patient population includes individuals requiring continuous cardiac monitoring for non-critical issues, as well as those managing cardiac arrhythmias and other serious complications of cardiovascular disease. Common diagnoses treated in the PCU include Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Congestive Heart...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
152480 Job Description Description **This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $15,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. ** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. At Wayne UNC Health Care , our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. We prioritize our patients, team members, and community, fostering an inclusive environment where exceptional care and career growth are encouraged. We’re dedicated to supporting new nurses as they transition into practice, offering structured mentorship and hands-on experience that builds confidence and skill. Are you a recent nursing graduate eager to start your career with a team that...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
149049 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. The Operating Room at UNC Health Wayne is a specialized unit with 13 OR suites. The unit provides a multitude of surgical specialties including general, robotics, urology, vascular, dental, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedic, neurosurgery and gynecology. Our unit is equipped with 2 Davinci Robots and a state-of-the-art hybrid vascular suite. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated team of registered nurses (RNs), surgical technologist (STs and CSTs), first assistants (CSFAs), nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and operating room assistants (ORAs). Shifts typically include 8-hour days with weeknight, weekend and holiday call rotations. The unit’s culture emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork and continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments. We offer...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
147919 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Diabetes Nurse Navigator is responsible for clinical guidance, education and coordination of care for high-risk patients with diabetes and their caregivers with a goal of promoting better health outcomes. Primary focus will be on patients and their caregivers with new diabetes diagnoses, and those who return for emergent and/or inpatient hospital care with signs of uncontrolled diabetes or complications of diabetes. This position collaborates with providers, patients and families, and hospital teammates to accomplish positive results. The Diabetes Nurse Navigator will work to identify and eliminate barriers to care by guiding, educating and navigating patients to receive necessary health care monitoring and...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
140671 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
140931 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Radiology Staff Nurse in the Imaging Department provides care for patients undergoing a wide array of Interventional Radiology procedures. Delivers exemplary care for the patient in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural phases of care. Works closely with Interventional Radiologists, Anesthesiologists, and Radiology Technologists to ensure safe care for the patient during intricate procedures. The Radiology Staff Nurse provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards for the comfort and well-being of patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patients with chronic and acute disease processes using a broad scope of knowledge and...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
135487 Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 4th Floor Oncology specializes in caring for adult patients primarily admitted with oncology and hematology diagnoses, focusing on managing symptoms or complications related to cancer or blood disorders. In addition, the unit manages general medical overflow patients, particularly those with end-stage renal disease who require peritoneal dialysis. Bedside nurses on this floor receive specialized training in peritoneal dialysis, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for all patients. The team seeks members who are patient, kind, and compassionate, with strong communication skills, especially in active listening. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking abilities, effective time management, and a...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
125807 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $40,000 commitment incentive. 6th Floor Main is a 48-bed medical surgical department that focuses on the care of adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis. Common diagnosis into this department includes diabetes, stroke, kidney failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, liver disease, and other medical issues. Our care team is composed of RN’s, LPN, nursing assistants, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and many providers to meet the complex needs of our patients. Our nursing team frequently manages IV’s and access devices, NG tubes, various drains, urinary catheters, and wound vacs. Our med surge department welcomes new graduate RN’s and LPN’s. Training and orientation is developed by our unit educator and is customized to the individuals experience and educator....

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC, USA
133267 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $40,000 commitment incentive. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Staffing Pool is a flexible, dynamic unit that provides essential staffing support to various floors and departments throughout the hospital. Our primary responsibility is to fill temporary staffing gaps on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. Team members in the Staffing Pool are trained to adapt to the needs of each unit they are assigned to, performing duties specific to that area. Summary: A Registered Nurse at Wayne UNC Health Care is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional...