PermanentPosted 29 days ago
RN Registered Nurse Home Health sign on bonus $15K
Amedisys · Chapel Hill, NC
$80k–$95k/ year
Registered Nurse jobs in Chapel Hill, NC
Registered Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.92 and $47.46. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Chapel Hill. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chapel Hill.
- $39.36median pay per hour, North Carolina
- $36–$47typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - $10K Sign On Bonus
BrightSpring Health Services · Chapel Hill, NC
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Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 108,510 registered nurses employed in North Carolina.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.86 | $64,190 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.92 | $74,710 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.36 | $81,860 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.46 | $98,720 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.50 | $107,120 | 14% above U.S. median |
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 Chapel Hill
- Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
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 Chapel Hill paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,417
- Per year: $70,848
- Per month: $5,904
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chapel Hill
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $140 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
Travel registered 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 Chapel Hill
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Hospitals Chapel Hill, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 9 mi | $39.36/hr | 301,870 |
| Cary, NC | 16 mi | $40.80/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | $40.80/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 23 mi | $40.80/hr | 499,825 |
| Burlington, NC | 26 mi | $41.88/hr | 61,365 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 30 mi | $40.80/hr | 56,764 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Chapel Hill
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Chapel Hill, NC?
Registered Nurses in North Carolina have a median pay of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year. The middle half earn between $35.92 and $47.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring registered nurses in Chapel Hill?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Chapel Hill. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chapel Hill.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Chapel Hill as a registered 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 Chapel Hill in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange 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 Chapel Hill?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chapel Hill is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Chapel Hill?
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Your RN pay reportChapel Hill, 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
- Registered Nurse - Veterans Affairs Surgery Quality Improvement Program Quality Consultant (VASQIP)Permanent$86k–$144k/ year
- Clinical Nurse Specialist - CardiacPermanent$92k–$134k/ year
+ 259 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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