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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

PA or NP, Vascular Surgery

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director, all physician partners, and their APP Manager, in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed.

This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations.

This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing and patient care follow-ups.

Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional, will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM/DO students from healthcare education programs.

Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.

Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice, this will be outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process.

The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of WakeMed. Basic Life Support Required within 6 months of hire. *Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year OR experience as an NP or PA.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

DEA required

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Experience Preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will deliver competent medical care through inpatient and outpatient services, including rounds, procedures, and patient follow-ups. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and serve as an educator for students in healthcare programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with board certification in their area of practice. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred, and the role requires adherence to North Carolina Medical Board regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Vascular SurgeryInpatient CareClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.