Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina
Across 203 live Registered Nurse listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $106K (75th percentile $115K), based on the 53 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Pruitt Health (36), Duke (15), Duke University (11).
203+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 19, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
203+ Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 53 roles pay ~$106k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
Registered Nurse roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $91k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $83k | — | 4.8/10 | 816 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$38k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$36k | 4.3/10 | 1231 |
| Washington#3 | $113k | +$30k | 4.5/10 | 310 |
| Virginiaborders | $93k | +$10k | 4.6/10 | 662 |
| Tennesseeborders | $91k | +$7k | 4.0/10 | 450 |
| Georgiaborders | $89k | +$6k | 4.2/10 | 941 |
| South Carolinaborders | $89k | +$5k | 4.1/10 | 441 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in north carolina. With 203+ open positions, 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 2.2/10, with 10% 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 Pruitt Health, KBR, Duke University, Paradigm, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 38,293+ 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.
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 nurses jobs available?
Yes — about 10% 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. 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, KBR, Duke University, Paradigm, 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 203 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 Health36 open roles here · WLB 73/100Duke15 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Duke University11 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Four Seasons, The Care You Trust9 open roles here · WLB 46/100
IQVIA9 open roles here · WLB 52/100
VIA Health Partners8 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Advocate Health7 open roles here · WLB 41/100Amedisys7 open roles here · WLB 65/100