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Registered Nurse - Veterans Affairs Surgery Quality Improvement Program Quality Consultant (VASQIP)
Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, NC
$86k–$144k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Fayetteville, NC
The median registered nurse pay in the Fayetteville area is $39.07 per hour ($81,260 a year), with the typical range running from $36.39 to $48.88. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fayetteville. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fayetteville.
- $39.07median pay per hour, Fayetteville
- $36–$49typical range per hour
- 3,350registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,350 registered nurses employed in the Fayetteville metro area, 25.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.78 | $61,940 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.39 | $75,690 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.07 | $81,260 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.88 | $101,670 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.32 | $119,230 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Fayetteville ranks
- 210th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 186th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 North Carolina metro areas
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 Fayetteville
- Overall prices in Fayetteville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 73.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.07 median hour buys what $42.48 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Fayetteville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,407
- Per year: $70,326
- Per month: $5,860
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fayetteville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,344 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,472 |
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 Fayetteville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center Fayetteville, NC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | No |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 Cumberland County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Cumberland County (4 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC | 45 mi | $40.80/hr | 75,977 |
| Cary, NC | 49 mi | $40.80/hr | 182,659 |
| Raleigh, NC | 55 mi | $40.80/hr | 499,825 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 59 mi | $39.36/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 62 mi | $39.36/hr | 301,870 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 66 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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Fayetteville, NC?
Registered Nurses in the Fayetteville metro area have a median pay of $39.07 per hour, about $81,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.39 and $48.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fayetteville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Fayetteville ranks 186th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Fayetteville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fayetteville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fayetteville.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Cumberland 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 Fayetteville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fayetteville is $124 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Fayetteville?
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Your RN pay reportFayetteville, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, NC · 2 postings$56.27/ hr$40–$75
- Cumberland County Hospital System, IncFayetteville, NC · 9 wage offers$38.00/ hr$33–$47
- Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.Fayetteville, NC · 2 wage offers$35.30/ hr$35–$36
- Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 12 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$61
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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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