PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Pediatrics
Advocate Health · Kernersville, NC
$35.50–$53.25/ hour
Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Kernersville, NC
Pay for registered nurses in the Kernersville area centers on $40.51 per hour, or about $84,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.86 and the upper quarter over $48.32. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Kernersville metro area. That ranks 155th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 130th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Kernersville and what they pay.
- $40.51median pay per hour, Winston
- $36–$48typical range per hour
- 8,950registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,950 registered nurses employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 32.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.20 | $69,060 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.86 | $74,590 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.51 | $84,270 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.32 | $100,510 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.08 | $108,330 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Kernersville ranks
- 155th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 130th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 North Carolina metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ambulatory and clinic nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kernersville
- Overall prices in Winston-Salem run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.51 median hour buys what $44.01 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kernersville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,458
- Per year: $72,918
- Per month: $6,076
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Winston-Salem metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kernersville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
Travel ambulatory and clinic nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Winston-Salem area
CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Winston-Salem area, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ambulatory and clinic nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc Lexington, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Old Vineyard Youth Services Winston Salem, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Forsyth County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Forsyth County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | 10 mi | $40.51/hr | 255,769 |
| Concord, NC | 58 mi | $40.76/hr | 112,395 |
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License and tax basics in North Carolina
North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Kernersville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do ambulatory and clinic nurses make in Kernersville, NC?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $40.51 per hour, about $84,270 a year. The middle half earn between $35.86 and $48.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kernersville a good place for ambulatory and clinic nurses once cost of living is counted?
Winston-Salem ranks 130th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ambulatory and clinic nurses in Kernersville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Kernersville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kernersville.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Kernersville as an ambulatory and clinic nurse?
North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kernersville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Forsyth County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kernersville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kernersville is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ambulatory and clinic nurses in Kernersville?
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Your RN pay reportKernersville, NC · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, NC · 2 postings$56.27/ hr$40–$75
- Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 12 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$61
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 194 postings$47.75/ hr$36–$77
- BrightSpring Health ServicesWINSTON-SALEM, NC · 4 postings$43.75/ hr$39–$48
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$47.75High$57
261 RN postings with published pay in North Carolina, 255 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 261 RN roles
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