135 rn new graduate nurse jobs found in Raleigh, NC

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...

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 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. 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine Team - New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall New Grads) UNC Medical Center The 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine unit invites dedicated, passionate, and growth-oriented nurses to join our team. Here, you’ll be at the forefront of advanced nephrology care, surrounded by a team that values challenge, collaboration, and continuous learning. Unit Highlights: 22 bed acute medicine unit Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:5 Primary patient diagnoses include: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring Hemo or Peritoneal Dialysis Acute Kidney Injury Chronic Kidney Disease Dialysis Access Issues Renal Transplant Rejection Autoimmune disorders Position...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for the new Intermediate 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. The position offers an excellent Benefit package, and incentives to eligible applicants. This brand new unit is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2026! The new Intermediate 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...

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 Progressive Care Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall New Grads) UNC Medical Center About the Unit 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 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...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for Neurosurgery / Neurology Acute Care 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. 8 Acute Neuroscience is a team of positive, dynamic and talented Neuro nurses providing exceptional nursing care to Neurosurgery and Neurology patients. We are a true medical-surgical unit treating patients who have spinal and brain surgeries, brain tumors, stroke, seizures, and neuromuscular diagnoses such as Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Our Team of nurses, physicians and therapists set the standards for highly collaborative care in order to become the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Southeast as designated by the Joint Commission in 2012. Our physician teams...

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 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 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating must be able to work both day & night shift; including weekends and 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...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Psychotic Disorders Unit (3 Neurosciences) ! Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating Day & Night with option for majority of preferred shifts when possible; including 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...

Job Description Description UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team! We are seeking a New Graduate RN to work on a multidisciplinary team. The New Graduate RN will primarily be working on Cardinal/1YBH a 14-bed inpatient unit dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents aged 12 to 15 who require acute psychiatric stabilization. Our unit is designed to address the urgent needs of these young individuals, focusing on stabilizing their current crises and setting a foundation for long-term mental health. Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Current need being night shift (7pm to 7:30am) with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Butner, NC What we offer to eligible candidates: C ommitment incentive...

Job Description Description UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team! We are seeking a New Graduate RN to work on a multidisciplinary team. The New Graduate RN will primarily be working on New day Unit, a 15-bed unit comprised of adolescent and young adult patients in crisis with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating Day & Night with current need being day shift (7am to 7:30pm) with rotating weekends and holidays . Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Butner, NC What we offer to eligible candidates: C ommitment incentive Relocation Assistance In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center (YBH is part of UNC Medical Center) New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in...

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 UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit, Fall 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 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit, Fall 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 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- 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 2nd floor Cardiac/Medicine (Diagnostic Tower), Fall 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...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our Emergency Department, Fall 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Emergency Department 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 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 16-bed Emergency Department at the Hillsborough Campus delivers direct and indirect care for patients presenting with minor illnesses/ injuries to critical/ trauma injuries. Critical/traumatic injuries may require stabilization and potential transport to the Main ED / Trauma Level 1 Medical Center in Chapel Hill. This diverse...

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. ** Spring 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...

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. ** Spring 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...

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. 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 a Leading Cardiac Care Team – Make a Lasting Impact UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Nurse Team Leader to join the 7th Floor Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit located within the Heart and Vascular Hospital. This 24-bed unit specializes in intermediate-level care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, dysrhythmias, myocardial infarctions , and...

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 🚨 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,...