Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina
Across 198 live Registered Nurse listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $107K (75th percentile $119K), based on the 50 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Pruitt Health (37), Duke (13), Duke University (11).
198+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 50 roles pay ~$107k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
50 jobs · 23 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
50 jobs · 23 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Registered Nurse Pay in North Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in North Carolina today, then North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 198
- Live median
- $107k
- 75th $119k · n=50
- 12-mo median
- $84k
- Pay rank
- #45 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #2
- 12-mo postings
- 825
Registered Nurse roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $84k | — | 4.8/10 | 825 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$38k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$36k | 4.3/10 | 1256 |
| Washington#3 | $113k | +$29k | 4.5/10 | 317 |
| Virginiaborders | $93k | +$9k | 4.6/10 | 675 |
| Tennesseeborders | $90k | +$7k | 4.0/10 | 468 |
| Georgiaborders | $89k | +$6k | 4.2/10 | 966 |
| South Carolinaborders | $89k | +$5k | 4.0/10 | 450 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Pruitt Health (37), Duke (13), Duke University (11)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina.
How much do registered nurses earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse 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 nurse 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. 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 Pruitt Health, Amedisys, RHA Health Services, UnitedHealth Group, 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 198 registered nurses positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina
Pruitt Health37 open roles here · WLB 73/100Duke13 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Duke University11 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Amedisys8 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Four Seasons, The Care You Trust8 open roles here · WLB 46/100
VIA Health Partners8 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Advocate Health7 open roles here · WLB 41/100
Avardis Health7 open roles here · WLB 70/100