Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.  We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Who We Are

UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes’ top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated. 

UNC Health and our 40,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world-class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation into life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

UNC Health for Me

Learn how UNC Health is supporting teammates, both personally and professionally, throughout their journey with UNC Health. UNC Health for Me is UNC Health's commitment to teammates from recruitment to retirement that includes ways we welcome, engage, develop, care for, include, and value our teammates. As part of our ONE UNC Health initiative, UNC Health for Me employs strategies to strengthen our world-class team and ensure we achieve our mission. Watch the video below to learn more!

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse II), preferably having at least 1 year OR nursing experience, to join the Children’s Operating Room (OR) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving the Triangle area. This full-time, night shift OR nursing role offers the opportunity to care for pediatric surgical patients in a Level I Trauma, academic medical center setting. This position is eligible for relocation assistance, commitment incentive, and tuition loan forgiveness as part of the UNC Health Incentive Program . The Children’s Operating Room at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill consists of six operating suites , averaging 20–25 surgical cases per day . OR nurses may be cross trained to support multiple pediatric specialty services. Surgical services include: Neurosurgery Orthopedics ENT Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Burns Ophthalmology General Surgery...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse II), preferably having at least 1 year OR nursing experience, to join the Children’s Operating Room (OR) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving the Triangle area. This full-time, night shift OR nursing role offers the opportunity to care for pediatric surgical patients in a Level I Trauma, academic medical center setting. This position is eligible for relocation assistance, commitment incentive, and tuition loan forgiveness as part of the UNC Health Incentive Program . The Children’s Operating Room at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill consists of six operating suites , averaging 20–25 surgical cases per day . OR nurses may be cross-trained to support multiple pediatric specialty services. Surgical services include: Neurosurgery Orthopedics ENT Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Burns Ophthalmology General Surgery...

UNC Health Smithfield, NC, USA
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. Special Care Nursery: The UNC Health Johnston Special Care Nursery is a Level II NICU with 3 licensed beds on our Smithfield Campus. Through our partnership with REX Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, along with a highly skilled healthcare team, we specialize in the care of infants requiring medical treatment due to complications and neonatal transitional problems, and other problems. Our team has a strong commitment to families. Our team provides excellent patient and family centered care and lactation support. 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...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
Job Description Description ***Spring/Summer New Graduate Nurses*** Next program start date: May 2026 - August 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. General Program Overview: The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap-around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role. In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as well as...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
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. About the Unit: The UNC REX Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity care environment designed to meet the diverse and complex needs of our community. Our 54-bed ED includes an 8-bed non-designated holding area with private rooms specifically designed to support behavioral health patients. We are equipped with two major resuscitation rooms, dedicated triage rooms for rapid initial assessments, a fully functional radiology suite within the department, and a specialized decontamination room. Patient Population: Our ED team delivers expert care to a wide range of patients, including those experiencing life-threatening emergencies, acute illnesses, minor injuries, and behavioral health crises. This unit is ideal for nurses seeking...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
Job Description Description 5HV – Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) The Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit is located on the 5thfloor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital. The staff in CSICU, a 10 bed unit, provides care for critically ill patients requiring postoperative recovery of cardiothoracic, vascular surgery, ECMO and/or intensive care interventions. The age of patients in the unit varies from the young adult to the geriatric population. 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: Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions....

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Hillsborough, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our Orthopedic/Surgical Unit, Summer 2026! UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service. This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter-professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough Campus has also received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience and ranks in the top five percent in the nation for patient experience. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 430...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health is Hiring New Grad Nurses for Acute and Intermediate Coronary Care Unit (3 Anderson) for Summer 2026: This is a 20 bed unit that is comprised of step-down and acute care beds. Patients on this unit includes myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Also included in our care are pre and post cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker placement, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement and ablation. All nurses on the unit rotate through the ICCU and are experienced with multiple vasoactive infusions and invasive devices, including arterial lines and chest tubes. Shift: Rotating (7a-7:30pm; 7p-7:30am) Hours: Full-time; 36hrs/wk Entity: UNC Medical Center Location : Chapel Hill, NC Come join our dedicated and supportive team focused on excellence in patient care and outcomes. It is expected that candidates...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Hillsborough, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Diagnostic Tower, Summer 2026! The Diagnostic Tower will consist of 10 beds with acute level medical-surgical patients with the primary focus on the Cardiology and Hospitalist patient population and will be open 24/7. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service. This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter-professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough Hospital was...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Job Description Description New Grad Nurses – Join 7 Bedtower as We Transition to a Cardiology Unit! UNC Medical Center is excited to announce the transition of 7 Bedtower from a General Medicine unit to a specialized Cardiology Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses to be part of a dynamic team and provide exceptional care to our growing population of cardiac patients. We would love for you to be part of a unit redesign focused on advancing cardiac care. What We Offer: Nurse/Patient Ratio: Currently 1:5, transitioning to 1:4 Supportive Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (day/night/weekend rotation) Professional Growth: Additional paid cardiac training will be provided. Strong Leadership supports professional interests and growth. Patient Population Includes (but is not limited to): • LVAD • TVR • TR Bands • Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Procedures • Arrhythmias If you’re...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Smithfield, NC, USA
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: Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures. Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice. Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met. 2. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects,...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
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. The UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Prep and Recovery (1HV) area is a 48 bed outpatient unit, located on the first floor of the NC Heart & Vascular hospital. The team works in fast paced environment, caring for an average of 35-45 patients per day. They prep patients with a cardiac or vascular diagnosis who are scheduled for cardiovascular surgery, a diagnostic or interventional procedure such as cardiac catheterization, Afib ablation, pacemaker, open heart surgery, and carotid endarterectomy. 1HV is committed to providing quality care to the pre and post cardiovascular patient in a timely manner, fostering continuity of care, while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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: Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures. Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice. Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met. 2. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects,...

UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
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. The Emergency Response Team provides basic and advanced life support (BLS and ALS) care during special events, serving event staff, attendees, participants, entertainers, and other individuals onsite. This is a highly visible role that requires exceptional clinical skills and a strong commitment to customer service. Paramedics in this position must demonstrate proficiency in both BLS and ALS protocols while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Summary: Provides safe and timely transport of medical crew and patients. Work may involve routine transport or may be performed under stressful situations requiring quick transport. Responsibilities: 1. Communicates with crew and other...

UNC Health Raleigh, NC, USA
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. Join the UNC Rex Surgical Services Float Pool as a Per Diem Clinical Nurse II-OR! We are looking for experienced operating room nurses to support our teams at UNC Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs. Ideal candidates will have expertise in orthopedic and general surgeries and be comfortable with scrubbing and circulating in the OR. This role involves supporting 4-7 service lines, with flexible shift options of 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on department needs. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards and consistent with shift commitment and service line competency. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse II OR Float is responsible for coordinating and...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Eden, NC, USA
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: Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities: 1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. 2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for...

Full time, Full Time
 
UNC Health Lumberton, NC, USA
Job Description Description UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC seeks a Vascular/Thoracic Surgery PA to join our community-based practice of Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiology Fellows, a Vascular Surgeon, a Thoracic Surgeon, and APPs. RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY UNC 2025: American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award 2024-2025 US News & World Report's Best Hospitals Report: Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access List; Best Hospitals in North Carolina for the Coastal Plain Region List; and High Performing in Seven Adult Procedures and Conditions including Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Stroke, COPD, and Pneumonia OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Schedule is split with days in the clinic and in the hospital conducting rounds, admissions, discharges, consults, and OR...

Part time, Part Time
 
UNC Health Holly Springs, NC, USA
Job Description Description 5BT: Short Stay Become part of a brand-new hospital! Our goal is to build a team that values teamwork, professional development and great patient care! 5BT Short Stay, is a 10-bed Med Surg unit. Our team provides care to patients in observation status with a typical length of stay of 24-48hr. This fast-paced unit supports a nurse ratio of 4-5 patients. Med Surg Leadership and the entire UNC Healthcare team supports a positive environment with professional growth opportunities to advance up the clinical ladder 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: 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...

UNC Health Rocky Mount, NC, USA
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: 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...