31 general nursing jobs found in Clayton, NC

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: The Clinical Nurse IV practices at the level of an expert practitioner of nursing as defined by Benner, P. (1984). From Novice to Expert. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. The nurse at this level demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with multiple and complex problems. In addition to demonstrating clinical leadership on the unit, the Clinical Nurse IV serves as a resource and system-wide consultant to staff and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge. The CN IV functions as a clinical leader. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Two-campus (Smithfield and Clayton) Emergency Departments with a combined total of 64 beds , offering diverse patient populations and acuity levels 4:1 nurse-to-patient...

Job Description Description *This position may qualify for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, which offers up to a $20,000.00 Commitment Incentive and Relocation Assistance maybe available. Please ask your recruiter for more details. 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: 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. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Two-campus (Smithfield and Clayton) Emergency Departments with a combined total of 64 beds , offering diverse patient populations and acuity levels 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios , supporting safe,...

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: 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. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Two-campus (Smithfield and Clayton) Emergency Departments with a combined total of 64 beds , offering diverse patient populations and acuity levels 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios , supporting safe, high-quality patient care Strong team-based environment with a culture of collaboration and mutual support Chest Pain Accredited facility, delivering evidence-based cardiac care, along with being an interventional STEMI...

Job Description Description *This position may qualify for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, which offers up to a $20,000.00 Commitment Incentive and Relocation Assistance maybe available. Please ask your recruiter for more details. 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: 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. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Two-campus (Smithfield and Clayton) Emergency Departments with a combined total of 64 beds , offering diverse patient populations and acuity levels 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios , supporting safe,...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. The Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) provides a prompt response to situations where patients, visitors, or staff who exhibit acute behavioral changes with at-risk behavior. To contain the situation, protect the patient, visitor, staff member, or others in the vicinity, BERT team members collaborate with healthcare providers, hospital security, and nursing teams and obtain necessary medical and/or psychiatric attention for the affected individual. The BERT team consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) team, available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week....

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here : https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a UNC REX Emergency Department includes 54 beds with a non-designated holding area that consist of 8 beds with private rooms, catering to behavioral health patient needs in the ED. We have 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, department radiology suite and a decontamination room. Our ED team cares for patients in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health...

Job Description Description We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Emergency Department team. In this role, you will serve as a clinical expert in emergency nursing, driving evidence-based practice, leading staff education, and spearheading quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will provide advanced clinical consultation, mentor nursing staff, and play a key role in developing and implementing policies that promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered emergency care. This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who is passionate about emergency medicine and dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, improving patient outcomes, and supporting nursing practice across the Emergency Department. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who brings clinical...

Job Description Description Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a UNC REX Emergency Department includes 54 beds with a non-designated holding area that consist of 8 beds with private rooms, catering to behavioral health patient needs in the ED. We have 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, department radiology suite and a decontamination room. Our ED team cares for patients in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health diagnoses. 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...

Job Description Description Hours: 7p-7a About the Emergency Department: this Unit is an 8-bed non-designated holding area within the UNC REX Emergency Department, featuring private rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients. This specialized area provides focused, compassionate care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Nurses in Zone 4 manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, delivering expert care in a space designed to meet the unique needs of this patient population. Our ED team treats patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies, acute medical conditions, minor injuries, and behavioral health diagnoses. Our team provides expert care across a wide spectrum of medical emergencies, including behavioral health crises, strokes, and cardiac events. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Unit (Zone 4) Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Position Summary Join our dynamic Emergency Department team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients experiencing behavioral health crises and medical emergencies. As a Registered Nurse in Zone 4, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a specialized behavioral health holding area designed to support patient safety, dignity, and recovery. About Zone 4 Zone 4 is an 8-bed, non-designated holding area located within the Emergency Department. The unit...

222952 Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. 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....

204087 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 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....

222951 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 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....

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 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....

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $30,000 commitment incentive. 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....

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 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....

Job Description Description Summary: The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing clinical activities within a unit or area. Manages key department programs and initiatives for that area. Serves as the direct link between Wayne UNC Health Care leadership and the patient care team. Achieves superior clinical and financial outcomes with a focus on patient, provider and teammate satisfaction. Collaborates with others to achieve the Hospital's strategic mission and objectives. Responsibilities: 1. Establishes departmental goals and priorities which align with the hospital’s strategic direction. 2. Directs and oversees daily activities and operations of an efficient, coordinated, competent, compassionate and customer focused care team. Ensures assignments and resources are efficiently utilized and distributed. 3. Supports the SVP/Chief Nursing Officer in the development and promulgation of professional...

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. UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Emergency Department team! Seeking nursing graduates to start July 2026 New Graduate Nurse needed for BHED. In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in their final semester of nursing school or recently graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months of the anticipated start date and worked as a RN for less than 6 months. The New Graduate Residency is a yearlong program supporting transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. Additionally, the program provides mentored clinical relationships to support development as a professional nurse. It is required for the applicant to...

Job Description Description Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN Per Diem needed for the Emergency Department at UNC Medical Center . The UNC Hospitals Emergency Department is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center serving as North Carolina's primary referral hospital as well as also serving as the community hospital for Chapel Hill/Orange County. The SANE RN will need to respond within one hour of being contacted for a patient exam. Duties will include perform medical forensic exams on adult and pediatric victims of sexual assault including head to toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination, forensic specimen collection, supportive photo competent documentation of bodily and genital-anal injuries. While providing compassionate care to the patient the SANE RN will also work closely with the victim/survivor advocates, law enforcement, criminal justice officials and civil attorneys. Strongly...

Job Description Description The Children's Emergency Response RN role utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to coordinate, delegate and provide safe therapeutic nursing care to pediatric patients throughout the Children’s Hospital. As an emergency responder, this nurse will respond (along with the appropriate teams) to Pediatric Rapid Response, Pediatric Code Blue and Pediatric Trauma events with a primary function of collaborating with other disciplines and to provide continuity of patient care. Activities include, but are not limited to: promoting effective team interactions facilitating timely assessment and disposition transfer of the patient for off unit procedures and between levels of care Additional responsibilities of the CERT RN is to promote optimal patient outcomes through the safe and effective provision and maintenance of pediatric vascular access...

Job Description Description Are you looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where dedicated professionals make a difference every day? If yes, opportunities are available to join our team who are making a difference in a person's life. What we offer for eligible candidates: -C ommitment incentive - Relocation Assistance Why join our team? - Safe work environment with security officers present in the facility who work collaboratively with the staff and patients - Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care to our patients where your experience is valued - Opportunities for ongoing professional developmental growth working in a Level 1 Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics Who are we looking for? - RN with at least one year of work experience - Experience in emergency nursing strongly preferred -Certification in ACLS,...

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. Opportunity for CN II to join the Behavioral Health Emergency Department (BHED)! UNC Hospitals Behavioral Health Emergency Department (BHED) provides care to approximately 5,000 patients annually. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the new state of the art Emergency Department Transitional Unit, the BHED can accommodate up to 42 beds for patients seeking mental health care in a patient centered environment. BHED staff partner and work closely with Emergency Medicine to provide compassionate, quality mental health care, focusing on the unique needs of patients and families which may include those struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This is a 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shift...

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. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a...

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. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a...