121 new graduate nurse jobs found in Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for the new Neurosciences and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 36 hour/week position, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and is eligible for an extensive benefit package. This brand new unit is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2026! The new Neurosciences and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) Unit is an 18-bed intermediate care unit efficiently designed to provide high quality specialized and compassionate care. Staff members are challenged by the pace of the unit and the great variety of the patients they serve! 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...

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 UNC Medical Center is hiring for our Cardiology and Oncology Stepdown Unit for Spring/Summer 2026 Start Date *Please attach a cover letter describing your primary areas of clinical interest along with a resume that lists your clinical rotations (units, clinical hours, location). The Cardiology and Oncology Stepdown Unit (COSU) unit is a 13-bed intermediate care unit that provides an inclusive atmosphere for professional growth and compassionate care. Team members are challenged by the innovative treatments and the critical care patients we serve! Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing high quality “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 position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Acute Medicine Team on 3 West! 3 West Acute Care currently supports patients with Nephrology and Cardiology Unit Specialties. Starting June 2026, the unit will comprise of Nephrology and General Medicine patients. Current diagnoses include: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Post Renal or Heart Transplant Chest Pain- Pre and Post Cardiac Catheter Pacemaker/ AICD placement Autoimmune/Connective Tissue Disorders 25 bed unit Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:5 Flexible self-scheduling Collaborative approach to patient care This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice as an RN in North Carolina prior to their first day of employment. This position offers excellent benefits...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Pulmonary/Infectious Disease Team! 6 Bedtower is a 31-bed medicine floor that provides quality acute care for patients with pulmonary and infectious diseases. The unit is equipped with dual channel telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry and cares for patients who are HIV positive, those who have respiratory diseases, and adults with cystic fibrosis. This unit is the proud recipient of the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Recipients of a Beacon designation demonstrate excellence in sustained unit performance and patient outcomes. This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice as an RN in North Carolina prior to their...

Job Description Description February 2026 Start...........UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Medicine Progressive Care Unit! * Please attach a cover letter describing your primary areas of clinical interest. *If you’re a current UNC Medical Center employee, you must apply as an internal applicant. The Medicine Progressive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit with state-of-the-art equipment to promote efficiency and excellence in patient care. This unit receives patients with a wide range of medical and pulmonary diagnoses and has the capability to have up to six vented patients. This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice as an RN in North Carolina prior to their first day of employment. This position is eligible for excellent benefits including health,...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN – Neurosurgery/ENT Acute Care Unit UNC Medical Center – Chapel Hill, NC Schedule: 36 hours/week | Rotating day/night/weekend shifts | Flexible self-scheduling Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package Are you a new graduate RN ready to launch your nursing career in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment? Join our Neurosurgery and ENT Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical Center , where you’ll receive extensive clinical exposure and support as you build your nursing foundation. The Acute Neurosurgery and ENT care unit is an 18-bed unit comprised of post-operative surgical patients. Our Neurosurgical patients have a variety of presentations including post-operative brain and spinal surgeries, cancer, neuro- and spinal-trauma, and stroke. Our ENT patients predominately present with head and neck malignancies, including cancer and infection, and require a...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for Acute Burn and Wound Care Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 36 hours/week position, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling. This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package. 5 East is a 15 - bed Acute Burn and Wound Unit and we function as an extension of the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. We care for adult patients who have a burn injury and/or other type of complex wounds. The burn injuries on our unit are acute and generally less than 20% of total body surface area. We provide burn and wound care to these patients from the acute through rehabilitative phase. We also care for overflow patients from other units on the acute care surgical units and occasionally overflow form the acute care medicine units with patients including but not limited to: plastic surgery patients, diabetic wounds, and pressure...

Job Description Description Seeking New Grad Nurses for Cardiovascular Acute Care Unit. This is a 36 hours/week, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and an extensive State benefit package. This is a dynamic and innovative 12 bed inpatient Cardiovascular Acute Care Unit within the Center for Heart & Vascular Care and cares for both medical and surgical cardiovascular patients. This unit is acute care, with a 4:1 patient ratio. Unit strengths: Our nurses have a genuine desire to be best of the best, demonstrate in support, dedication and a strong drive for excellence and patient satisfaction. Our unit is a professional working environment with many opportunities for personal and professional growth. 5 Anderson has achieved the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Recipients of a Beacon designation demonstrate excellence in...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 36 hour/week position, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and is eligible for an extensive benefit package. Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level in an environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth? Join our esteemed 28-bed Acute Care Trauma Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Here, we are renowned for our excellence in teamwork, and provide unparalleled opportunities for learning experiences that you won't find anywhere else. Our patients, who are recovering from major traumatic events, benefit from our commitment to helping them achieve their "new normal" through comprehensive, compassionate care. Why Join Us? Teamwork Excellence : Our unit prides itself on a strong culture of...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Hematology/Oncology Team *This position is eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location). *Please attach a cover letter describing your primary areas of clinical interest along with a resume that lists your clinical rotations (units, clinical hours, location). *If you’re a current UNC Medical Center employee, you must apply as an internal applicant. We're seeking new graduates with a strong interest in Oncology. 4 Oncology is a 39 bed inpatient Hematology/Oncology unit that cares for solid tumor and hematologic malignancy patients including the management of transfusions, antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy/biotherapy and end of life care. We will provide you with the chemotherapy knowledge as well as disease-specific training to provide quality nursing care to this patient population. This position is 36...

Job Description Description Summer 2026 ..............UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Pulmonary/Infectious Disease Team! Our Medicine Specialty Unit is a 27-bed medicine floor that provides quality acute care for patients with pulmonary and infectious diseases. The unit is equipped with dual channel telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry and cares for patients who are HIV positive, those who have respiratory diseases, and adults with cystic fibrosis. This unit is the proud recipient of the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Recipients of a Beacon designation demonstrate excellence in sustained unit performance and patient outcomes. This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice...

Job Description Description Summer 2026...UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Medicine Progressive Care Unit! * Please attach a cover letter describing your primary areas of clinical interest. *If you’re a current UNC Medical Center employee, you must apply as an internal applicant. The Medicine Progressive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit with state-of-the-art equipment to promote efficiency and excellence in patient care. This unit receives patients with a wide range of medical and pulmonary diagnoses and has the capability to have up to six vented patients. This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice as an RN in North Carolina prior to their first day of employment. This position is eligible for excellent benefits including health, dental and...

Job Description Description Summer 2026 .... UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Acute Medicine Team on 3 West! 3 West Acute Care currently supports patients with Nephrology and Cardiology Unit Specialties. Starting June 2026, the unit will comprise of Nephrology and General Medicine patients. Current diagnoses include: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Post Renal or Heart Transplant Chest Pain- Pre and Post Cardiac Catheter Pacemaker/ AICD placement Autoimmune/Connective Tissue Disorders 25 bed unit Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:5 Flexible self-scheduling Collaborative approach to patient care This position is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotation. Self-scheduling to meet the individual and department needs. It is expected that candidates will be eligible to practice as an RN in North Carolina prior to their first day of employment. This position offers excellent...

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 Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit! Seeking nursing graduates to start summer 2026 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 pass 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. 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 New Graduate RN needed for the Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC . This position is 36 hours/week, with day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling. It also qualifies for an extensive State benefit package. The Transplant Acute Care Unit is a 15-bed unit dedicated to caring for patients who require abdominal organ transplantation. Each year, we perform over 125 kidney, pancreas, and liver transplants. Care is also provided to medicine patients awaiting transplantation – giving our staff the rare opportunity to care for patients through every step of the journey from pre-transplantation to post-transplantation and recovery. Our transplant program is certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and is one of the most accomplished and dedicated transplant teams in the region. The Kidney...

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 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 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC and offers free parking for employees. The Clinical Nurse I- New Grad. RN,...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Diagnostic Tower, Winter 2025/2026! 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...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit, Summer 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Family Medicine Unit at the Hillsborough Campus. 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 facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 460 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit and has inpatient beds to care for a varied patient population to include predominantly family medicine patients, but also observation, extended recovery from PACU, and other medical-surgical patients. As part of the team, you will help in assisting the team to facilitate...

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...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Family Medicine Unit, Summer 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Family Medicine Unit at the Hillsborough Campus. 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 facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 460 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 2nd Floor Family Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit and has inpatient beds to care for a varied patient population to include predominantly family medicine patients, but also observation, extended recovery from PACU, and other medical-surgical patients. As part of the team, you will help in assisting the team to facilitate...

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...