New Graduate Registered Nurse; RN; Graduates

Description

This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $15,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role.

December 2026 & May 2027 RN/BSN New Grads!

At Wayne UNC Health Care, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. We prioritize our patients, team members, and community, fostering an inclusive environment where exceptional care and career growth are encouraged. We’re dedicated to supporting new nurses as they transition into practice, offering structured mentorship and hands‑on experience that builds confidence and skill.

Are you a recent nursing graduate eager to start your career with a team that supports your development? As a New Graduate RN at Wayne UNC Health Care, you will be immersed in a program designed to build your expertise, confidence, and readiness for professional nursing. You’ll work closely with a seasoned RN preceptor to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for our patients.

Summary:

A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non‑licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients.

The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

2nd Floor - The 2nd Floor Post-Surgical Unit is a 40-bed adult inpatient unit that primarily serves patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, general surgeries, and urologic interventions. With an average of 5-10 admissions per day, the unit stays active while maintaining a strong focus on quality post-operative care.

3rd Floor
- Cardiac telemetry unit specializes in patients who:

• have experienced chest pain or irregular heart rhythms.
• Have chronic conditions like heart failure or hypertension who require close monitoring
• Post cardiac catheterization - stent placement (low risk)
• Post pacemaker implantation (low risk)

This unit also specializes with patients who have pneumonia, chronic pulmonary disease (COPD), viral respiratory illnesses, renal failure, stroke, and post-surgical recovery. Patients in this unit are connected to monitors via electrodes placed on their chest. These electrodes transmit data about the heart’s electrical activity to a central monitoring system allowing the team to track heart rhythms, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.

The telemetry devices allow patients some mobility while still being monitored.

4th Floor - The 4th Floor Oncology
Unit specializes in caring for adult patients primarily admitted with oncology and hematology diagnoses, focusing on managing symptoms or complications related to cancer or blood disorders. In addition, the unit manages general medical overflow patients, particularly those with end-stage renal disease who require peritoneal dialysis. Bedside nurses on this floor receive specialized training in peritoneal dialysis, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for all patients.

6th Floor - Main is a 48-bed medical surgical stroke unit that focuses on the care of adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis. Common diagnosis into this department includes diabetes,…