PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Med Unit
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$34.00–$46.75/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Pay for registered nurses in North Carolina centers on $39.36 per hour, or about $81,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.92 and the upper quarter over $47.46. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke Rapids. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roanoke Rapids.
- $39.36median pay per hour, North Carolina
- $36–$47typical range per hour
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Roanoke Rapids
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$34.00–$46.75/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology Roanoke Rapids
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$30.00–$43.73/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$34.00–$46.75/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Catheterization Lab
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$34.00–$46.75/ hour
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Step-Down Unit
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
$34.00–$46.75/ hour
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4 more open roles from employers in Roanoke Rapids. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Roanoke Rapids, NC
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Internal Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Step Down Unit - ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Internal Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Internal Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health · Roanoke Rapids, 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.
Estimate your Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Roanoke Rapids
CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids, 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 Halifax County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Halifax County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount, NC | 34 mi | $38.99/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 59 mi | $40.80/hr | 56,764 |
| Suffolk, VA | 59 mi | $39.03/hr | 103,105 |
| Greenville, NC | 61 mi | $38.88/hr | 95,138 |
| Raleigh, NC | 70 mi | $40.80/hr | 499,825 |
| Richmond, VA | 76 mi | $43.14/hr | 233,655 |
Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Roanoke Rapids city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Roanoke Rapids. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke Rapids.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Halifax 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 Roanoke Rapids?
The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke Rapids is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Roanoke Rapids?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Roanoke Rapids and across North Carolina. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Roanoke Rapids.
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Your RN pay reportRoanoke Rapids, 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
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