152 rn new graduate nurse jobs found in Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center Cardiology Specialty Care Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (October Start Date) About the Unit 20-bed unit with a mix of step-down and acute care beds Patient diagonses includes: myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia Care includes: pre and post cardiac catheterization & electrophysiology procedures (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placements, ablations) Position Details 36 hours per week Rotating day/night shifts + weekends Self-scheduling to balance individual and unit needs Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start New Graduate Residency Program Eligibility : Final semester nursing students or graduates within the past 12 months Less than 6 months of RN experience Program Highlights: Yearlong, structured transition-to-practice program Unit-based orientation...

Job Description Description The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit , is part of the New Surgical Hospital. It is a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40-bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert “Carolina Care” to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This opportunity is for a new grad nurse who is currently in their final semester of nursing school or who have graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months of the...

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. Bone Marrow Transplant Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall New Grads) UNC Medical Center About the Unit 24 bed unit Care for adult patients undergoing transplant for hematologic cancers, solid tumors, metabolic diseases and blood disorders Position Details 36 hours per week Rotating day/night shifts + weekends Self-scheduling to balance individual and unit needs Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start New Graduate Residency Program Eligibility : Final semester nursing students or graduates within the past 12 months Less than 6 months of RN experience Program Highlights: Yearlong, structured transition-to-practice program Unit-based orientation plus residency...

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 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. Medicine Specialty Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall Graduates) UNC Medical Center About the Unit 27-bed Medicine Specialty Unit focused on acute pulmonary and infectious disease care Equipped with: Dual-channel telemetry, Continuous pulse oximetry Patient populations include: HIV-positive patients, Respiratory disease patients, and Adults with cystic fibrosis This unit received the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence (AACN), recognizing sustained excellence in patient outcomes and nursing practice Position Details 36 hours per week Rotating day/night shifts + weekends Self-scheduling to balance individual and unit needs Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start New Graduate...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit! Seeking nursing graduates to start in the Fall of 2026 (Sept/Oct). Position Offering: Shift: Night shift with rotating weekend & holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC 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...

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. UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit! Seeking nursing graduates to start in the Fall of 2026. Position Offering: Shift: Night shift with rotating weekend & holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC 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...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for the GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology Acute Care Unit/ 6 Memorial. This is a 36 hours/week, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and is eligible for an extensive benefit package. It is expected that applicants will have their RN license prior to the first day of employment. Our surgical oncology physician leaders are under the Surgical Oncology Division. This division is affiliated with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. These physician leaders are nationally renowned for their expertise in improving colorectal, GI, and endocrine malignancy through clinical excellence, medical education, and research. Similarly, our GI physicians are known for their efforts in enhancing patient care for upper and lower gastrointestinal patients. Lastly, we are recognized nationally as a Bariatric Center for Excellence. Our patient...

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...

Job Description Description **Spring/Summer New Grads*** 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...

Job Description Description **Spring/Summer New Grads*** 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...

Job Description Description **Spring/Summer New Grads*** 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...

Job Description Description **Late Summer/Early Fall New Graduate Nurses** 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 completion of a group evidence-based practice project. Within the 12-month program, participants will complete milestones as defined by their...

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. 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...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, please ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Spring New Graduate Nurses*** Estimated start date: June -July 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. 3rd Floor Medical / Surgical Unit On our 24-bed unit you see a wide variety of diagnoses. You may see patients with chest pain, CHF, syncope, strokes, Diabetes, COPD, and any number of other med-surgical type diagnoses. We also see some surgery patients. Excellent teamwork with a dedicated work family. Patient ratios: 1 RN: 5-6 Patients, on our day shift 3 Nursing Assistants and a Secretary and over nights we have 3 Nursing...

Job Description Description *This New RN Grad position qualifies for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, which offers a $15,000.00 commitment incentive (2-year commitment). Or Tuition Loan Forgiveness -up to $25,000 paid over three (3) years. 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 utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. 4th Floor Surgical/Orthopedics/Joint Center Description UNC Johnston Fourth floor Surgical unit is a 33 private bed postoperative unit. We have a Joint Center on one of our wings for our Total Joint Patients. Fourth floor is a fast...

Job Description Description *This New RN Grad position qualifies for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, which offers a $15,000.00 commitment incentive (2-year commitment). Or Tuition Loan Forgiveness -up to $25,000 paid over three (3) years. 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 utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. 3rd Floor – Medical/Surgical Third floor Johnston Health, Smithfield is a 33-bed Medical Surgical Unit that serves primarily medical patients, although Pediatric patients are seen occasionally for overnight observation. Third floor...

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 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. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNC Health Johnston offers a continuum of behavioral health services to support individuals in crisis. The Behavioral Health Holding area in the Emergency Department provides a safe space for immediate psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and stabilization. The Behavioral Health Triage process ensures patients receive immediate care through timely assessments, medical clearance, and coordination with inpatient...

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,...

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,...

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. Empower Nursing. Elevate care. Shape the future. Join the Center for Nursing Excellence and make an impact! As the Clinical Nurse Education Specialist for our Critical Care services, you will lead professional development of our team, drive evidence-based practice, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance nursing excellence. What You'll Do: Champion education and competency for Critical Care departments Influence service line and organization-wide initiatives, policies, and innovation Partner with Educators and Nursing Leadership to inspire growth Preferred Experience: Nursing professional development experience Recent critical care or intermediate care direct patient care experience (Required)...

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 dynamic Center for Nursing Excellence at UNC Hospitals as an Educator supporting perioperative services! If you are passionate about shaping the future of nursing and committed to excellence, apply today to make a meaningful impact on our vibrant team! What You'll Do: Work with leadership and committees to implement evidence-based practices, facilitate Nursing Orientation and mentor new staff Guide the development of standards, policies, and procedures while fostering professional growth and innovation Collaborate with perioperative educators and leaders dedicated to advancing the Division of Nursing Develop and deliver educational programs to enhance nursing competencies Serve as a clinical resource and role model...

Job Description Description The Inpatient Diabetes Education Team at UNC Health consists of nurses and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) who provide personalized diabetes self-management education to hospitalized patients of all ages, from newborns to end-of-life care. They support patients in areas such as new diagnoses, insulin use, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle changes, while also helping ensure safe transitions after discharge. In addition to patient education, they support clinical staff through training, collaboration with Diabetes Resource Nurses, and development of educational programs and materials. The team works across multiple care settings to include: • Acute Care • Intermediate Care • Intensive Care • Emergency Department, and • Advanced Care at Home More broadly, they lead diabetes education initiatives, contribute to nursing education and competency development,...