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211+ Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina

Registered Nurse positions in North Carolina with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

211+ positions available

211+ Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina Available Now

These 72 roles pay ~$107k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

American Addiction Centers logo

Registered Nurse Navigator - Atrium Health Levine Children's Genetics Metabolic Clinic

American Addiction Centers

Registered NurseCharlotte, NC
41.1-$61.65 per hour
3w ago
No Weekends
Above avg

in Registered Nurse roles

Duke logo

Clinical Nurse Educator-Home-Care

Duke

No Weekends
Above avg

in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)

Duke Health logo

Clinical Nurse Educator-Home-Care

Duke Health

No Weekends
Above avg

in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)

START Center for Cancer Research logo

Director of Nursing

START Center for Cancer ResearchGreat Workplace

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Nursing Leadership

State of North Carolina logo

Nurse Consultant II - Clinical Informatics - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina

Registered NurseButner, NC
67k-$110k
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Above avg

in Registered Nurse roles

Duke logo

Clinical Nurse II - Pulmonary Triage

Duke

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)

Duke Health logo

Clinical Nurse II - Pulmonary Triage

Duke Health

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies logo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

VitalCore Health Strategies

Registered NurseCharlotte, NC
95k-$108k
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Above avg

in Nursing Leadership

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Chief Nursing Officer, Brenner Children's Hospital and The Birth Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolina86.75-$138.8/hr
No callNo weekends
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How North Carolina Compares for Registered Nurse Pay

North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#48 of 51
Work-life balance
4.9/10 · #12
Open listings
254

Registered Nurse roles in North Carolina advertise $11k below the $95k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $130k.

Registered Nurse median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NCWLBListings
North Carolina (this page)$84k4.9/10254
Hawaii#1$130k+$45k4.4/1010
West Virginia#2$126k+$41k5.3/1056
Washington#3$124k+$40k4.7/1084
Tennesseeborders$104k+$20k4.8/10140
Virginiaborders$99k+$15k5.2/10148
Georgiaborders$94k+$10k4.5/10214
South Carolinaborders$84k+$0k4.1/10110

“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

North Carolina Jobs

211+ registered nurse positions in North Carolina

Competitive Pay

Earn $65K-$100K with benefits

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New positions added daily

Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in north carolina. With 211+ open positions and salaries ranging from $41K to $138K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 6.3/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 100% with no weekends, 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in north carolina include American Addiction Centers, Four Seasons, The Care You Trust, Duke, Duke Health, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in north carolina, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $100K, trending down 4.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 3,226+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do registered nurses earn in North Carolina?

Listed registered nurses in North Carolina on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $41K to $138K per year, with a median near $74K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring registered nurses in North Carolina right now?

Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include American Addiction Centers, Four Seasons, The Care You Trust, Duke, Duke Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many registered nurse jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 211+ registered nurses positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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