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
240708 Job Description Description ***Up to $40,000.00 Commitment Incentive Eligible!!!*** 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
228832 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
205701 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. 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. Nursing staff focus on assessing the patient’s condition, providing patient care, medication administration, communicating with patients and their families; while support staff manage support duties, daily tasks such as bathing, eating, toileting, and repositioning .The unit’s culture emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments. We offer professional development opportunities, clinical...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
237883 Job Description Description 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
237882 Job Description Description 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
237881 Job Description Description 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
236799 Job Description Description 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. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement . The PCU bridges the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical units...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
236586 Job Description Description 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. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement. The PCU bridges the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical units by providing...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
236534 Job Description Description 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. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement. The PCU bridges the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical units by providing...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
237056 Job Description Description 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
234123 Job Description Description 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
201492 Job Description Description **Eligible for up to $35,000.00 in Commitment Incentive** Acute Medical Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
180277 Job Description Description Acute Medical 6 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
189744 Job Description Description Acute Medical 6 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
189743 Job Description Description Acute Medical 6 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
189764 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. Acute Medical 6 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. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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
207885 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive. The Perinatal Services Department at UNC Health Wayne delivers about 100 babies per month and is comprised of 3 individual departments: Labor and Delivery, Women and Infant’s Center and Special Care Nursery. Candidates who are offered this position will be expected to train to all 3 areas. Labor and delivery consists of 6 labor rooms, 1 LDOR and an observation area. Women and Infant’s center has 18 available suites for parents to bond with their baby in. Special Care Nursery has 4 beds and cares for babies 35 weeks and up. 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,...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
202413 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. ** 2026 RN/BSN New Grads! 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 supports your development? As a New Graduate RN at Wayne UNC Health Care, you will be immersed in a program designed to build your expertise,...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
218404 Job Description Description **This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $35,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. ** Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
217390 Job Description Description Cardiac telemetry unit specializes in patients who: have experienced chest pain or irregular heart rhythms. Have chronic conditions like heart failure or hypertension who require close monitoring Post cardiac catheterization – stent placement ( low risk ) Post pacemaker implantation ( low risk ) This unit also specializes with patients who have pneumonia, chronic pulmonary disease (COPD ), viral respiratory illnesses, renal failure, stroke, and post-surgical recovery. Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne 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...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
207119 Job Description Description **This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $35,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. ** The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement . The PCU bridges the...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
207118 Job Description Description **This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $35,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. ** The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement . The PCU bridges...

Wayne UNC Health Care Goldsboro, NC
196171 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $15,000 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
205688 Job Description Description **This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $35,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. ** The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases 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 placement . The PCU bridges...