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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Cary, North Carolina

PA or NP - General Surgery (All Campuses)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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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 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 or North Carolina Board of Nursing 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 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.

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 (with valid nursing licensure) Required
  • DEA Required
  • Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required

Experience

1 Year Surgical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing, along with valid licensure and DEA registration. A minimum of one year of surgical experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

General SurgeryInpatient CareClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationMedical ProceduresClinical Education

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 Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$487k
Typical market rent
$1,774/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.