34 rn new graduate nurse jobs found in Raleigh, NC

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness or $10,000 Commitment Incentive (for select departments only). In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/rex-new-grad-rn-incentive-program **Fall/Winter New Grads*** Next program start date: December 2026-May 2027, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. How do I qualify? New Graduate Nurse: Graduation from school of professional nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. What is defined as a new graduate nurse?...

Job Description Description **Spring/Summer New Grads*** Next program start date: December 2026-May 2027 , 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 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. **New Grad Nurses Graduating in December 2026** 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...

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. **New Grad Nurses Graduating in December 2026** 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...

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 *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. UNC Johnston has an innovative and efficient surgical program. We perform both inpatient and outpatient procedures on adult and pediatric populations. The Nurses and Surgical Technologists provide intraoperative care for a variety of service lines including Orthopedics, Ortho Spine, General, GYN, Robotics, Neuro, ENT, Vascular, Ophthalmology, and Endoscopy. Summary: Provides competent clinical surgical care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. Our Labor & Delivery Unit is a Level II center, which provides care to both normal and high-risk laboring and ante partum patients. Approximately 2000 babies are born each year at UNC Health Johnston. Over a thousand patients are also seen in its triage area. The unit consists of 13 labor and delivery rooms, 4 triage rooms, and 2 operating rooms across our 2 campuses Smithfield and Clayton. Anesthesia coverage is provided 24/7. Summary: Provides competent clinical...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. Our Mother baby nurses provide care to our mother/baby dyad. Nurses assist with breastfeeding, routine post-partum care of the mom and normal newborn care. The unit consist of 25 beds across two campuses. The support person is encouraged to stay with Mom and baby to promote bonding and family centered care. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. 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...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. ICU/PCU Our combined PCU and ICU is a 10-bed unit that allows us to care for high acuity patients without having to move the patient between ICU and step down. Our rooms are large allowing us to move freely around the room while providing care to our critical patients. We provide an excellent orientation with the assistance of our clinical education team with a focus of ACLS, PALS, Basic Arrhythmias, ICU Core training, Critical Drips and Moderate Sedation....

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Summer New Grads 2027*** Start date: June 2027 - August 2027, 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 Assistants for support. We have an opportunity...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Health Incentive Program, ask your recruiter for more information. 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. ***Winter New Grads 2026/2027*** Start date: January 2027 - February 2027, 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 Assistants for support. We have...

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 🚨 Calling All Labor & Delivery Nurses! 👶✨ 🌟 Make a Difference in Maternal Care at UNC REX! 🌟 Are you ready to play a vital role in safely bringing new life into the world? 🍼💗 UNC REX is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse II to join our fast-paced, high-volume Labor & Delivery team on the night shift (three 12-hour shifts per week). 🌙💪 This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical, life-saving care in a highly collaborative environment. 🏥 About Our Unit: The UNC REX Labor & Delivery unit delivers comprehensive care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. We care for both routine and high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients in a modern, well-equipped setting that includes: ✨ 3-bay OB Emergency Department (OBED) ✨ 20 Labor Rooms ✨ 3 Operating Rooms (ORs) ✨ 3 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) bays Our nurses work closely with physicians, OB Hospitalists, Nursing...

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 UNC REX Emergency Department features 54 beds, including an 8-bed non-designated holding area with private rooms specifically designed to support behavioral health patients. The department is equipped with 2 major resuscitation rooms, triage rooms for initial assessment, an on-site radiology suite, and a decontamination room. Our dedicated ED team provides care for a full spectrum of patient needs—from life-threatening emergencies and acute medical conditions to minor injuries and...

Job Description Description Registered Nurse Hiring Event | UNC Health Rex Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Event Location: UNC Rex Heart and Vascular Hospital, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 Many positions are eligible for recruitment incentives, including commitment incentives, tuition loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance. At this event, you will talk with Hiring Managers from a variety of units throughout the hospital, explore the facility, interview, and maybe even walk away with a job offer! We're hiring for multiple positions including: New Graduate and Experienced Registered Nurses Registered Nurse Team Leads Participating Service Lines include: Medical, Surgical, and Cardiac Acute Care and Stepdown Units Staffing Response Team Women’s and Children's Services (Experienced RNs only) Ready to...

Job Description Description 🚨 Calling All Labor & Delivery Nurses! 👶✨ 🌟 Make a Difference in Maternal Care at UNC REX! 🌟 Are you ready to play a vital role in safely bringing new life into the world? 🍼💗 UNC REX is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse II to join our fast-paced, high-volume Labor & Delivery team on the night shift (three 12-hour shifts per week). 🌙💪 This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical, life-saving care in a highly collaborative environment. 🏥 About Our Unit: The UNC REX Labor & Delivery unit delivers comprehensive care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. We care for both routine and high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients in a modern, well-equipped setting that includes: ✨ 3-bay OB Emergency Department (OBED) ✨ 20 Labor Rooms ✨ 3 Operating Rooms (ORs) ✨ 3 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) bays Our nurses work closely with physicians, OB Hospitalists,...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes a choice of a Commitment Incentive or a Tuition Loan Forgiveness incentive. Additionally, this position qualifies for relocation assistance (when applicable) and our employee referral program.* 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 Acute Care Orthopaedics unit at UNC Rex Hospital is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit that provides exceptional post-surgical care to patients recovering from various orthopedic procedures such as • joint replacement (knee, hip, ankle, shoulder) • total joint revision • various spinal procedures • various fracture repair procedures • wound management The UNC Rex Healthcare Orthopedic Program has been nationally recognized by...

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. 4 East is a 31 bed pulmonary and nephrology intermediate care unit. Nurses on this unit care for patients with lung, kidney and heart related illness or diagnoses. Nurses monitor and manage patients with ventilators, peritoneal dialysis, arrhythmias and cardiac drips. We provide an exceptional level of care, continuously utilizing critical thinking and a wide range of clinical skills for patients with multiple comorbidities. We are a strong team that places high importance on providing the best in care and top patient satisfaction results. Summary : Serves as nursing Team Leader. Provides education, training, and oversight to assigned nursing staff. Responsibilities: 1. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -...

Job Description Description The Supervisor Clinical Nurse IV – Central Staffing Office is a senior nursing leader responsible for coordinating and supervising centralized staffing operations to support safe, high‑quality patient care across UNC Health Rex. Support daily operations of the Central Staffing Office, including: Coordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to inpatient areas and Emergency Departments at both UNC Rex Raleigh and UNC Rex Holly Springs. Real‑time staffing adjustments based on census, acuity, and patient needs. Collaborate with unit leaders and house supervisors to ensure safe, appropriate staffing and continuity of care. Teammate will be expected to staff on units within the level of care appropriate for their experience as needed to support critical needs of units Support orientation, competency validation, and ongoing development of CSO staff. Participate in...