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Carolina QuickCare

Clinic · Hickory, NC

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Carolina QuickCare workplace
2
open roles, live count
4.8
Google rating

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Clinic

Benefits

Carolina QuickCare offers a benefits package recognized as a Top 10 program nationally among private urgent care organizations. Specific benefits include student loan repayment assistance, company-paid malpractice insurance, productivity incentives above base pay, and a 401(k) with company match.

The city

Living in Hickory, NC

Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, blending small-town ease with access to Lake Hickory and nearby Blue Ridge scenery. A lower-key pace and tight-knit community make it appealing for nurses seeking balance beyond the bedside.

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Metro price level · Hickory area
11% below the national average
BEA index 88.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,063/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,576/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Carolina QuickCare is a rapidly growing urgent care and family practice organization founded and headquartered in North Carolina.

  • Clinic · Hickory
More about Carolina QuickCare

The brand operates 48 locations across 4 states, including sister brands Lowcountry Urgent Care (SC), Stopwatch Urgent Care (AL), and Zip Clinic Urgent Care (MO), with 12 new NC clinics planned for 2026. The organization employs over 500 healthcare professionals and 175+ healthcare providers including doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The Hickory clinic is located in a mid-sized city in the western Piedmont foothills, situated near Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains. For nursing professionals, particularly Family Nurse Practitioners, Carolina QuickCare offers a model where the NP serves as the primary on-site provider managing acute and episodic care independently in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Providers are supported by established clinical protocols, a dedicated clinic support team, and direct access to clinical leadership. The organization emphasizes structured clinical orientation and onboarding to support new providers. While the company promotes competitive compensation and a nationally recognized benefits package, employee reviews paint a mixed picture with notable concerns around management, culture, and career advancement.

Carolina QuickCare states its mission as providing prompt, compassionate, and cost-effective medical care when and where people need it most. As a business founded and based in North Carolina, the organization emphasizes pride in serving its state and supporting community well-being. The company highlights rapid growth and expansion as core to its identity, branding itself as the fastest-growing urgent care and family practice brand in NC.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

fast-pacedindependent practicegrowth-orientedprotocol-drivenurgent careexpandingstructured onboardingmixed employee sentiment

What nurses say in reviews

Carolina QuickCare holds an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars on Indeed based on 10 reviews, with notably low sub-scores: Management at 1.6/5, Job Security and Advancement at 1.6/5, Culture at 1.8/5, and Work-Life Balance and Pay/Benefities both at 2.4/5. Glassdoor lists 9 reviews for the organization. Employees cited positive aspects including a clear sense of purpose, the ability to meet personal goals, and opportunities to learn new things. Key areas for improvement flagged by reviewers include support from managers, a sense of belonging, and fair pay. Job titles represented in reviews include Family Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, and Front Office roles. One Glassdoor review highlighted 'great physician support,' suggesting variability in employee experiences across roles and locations.

The good

  • Competitive NP/PA hourly pay at $55-$70/hour ($103K-$131K annually) with no on-call requirements
  • Benefits package recognized as a Top 10 program nationally among private urgent care organizations
  • Student loan repayment assistance and company-paid malpractice insurance
  • Productivity incentives available above base pay with 401(k) and company match
  • Structured clinical orientation and onboarding program for new providers
  • Independent practice opportunity as primary on-site provider with protocol support and direct access to clinical leadership
  • Rapidly expanding organization with 12 new NC clinics planned for 2026, suggesting growth opportunities

The hard parts

  • Low overall employee satisfaction rating of 2.6/5 on Indeed with only 10 reviews, indicating widespread dissatisfaction
  • Very poor management rating at 1.6/5 and culture rating at 1.8/5 on Indeed, signaling potential leadership and workplace environment concerns
  • Job security and advancement rated extremely low at 1.6/5, suggesting limited career progression pathways
  • Employees cite lack of support from managers and weak sense of belonging as key areas for improvement
  • Fast-paced independent provider role with 12-hour shifts may create high workload pressure in urgent care setting

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship
Direct employer
Roles last seen active
Jun 19, 2026
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Open roles

Current openings at Carolina QuickCare

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Family Nurse Practitioner / PA - Carolina QuickCare, Ocean Isle Beach NC

$55/hr

Carolina QuickCare logoCarolina QuickCareOcean Isle Beach, NC
  • NP
  • 12-hour 12 hour
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Family Nurse Practitioner / PA - Carolina QuickCare, Hickory NC

$55/hr

Carolina QuickCare logoCarolina QuickCareHickory, NC
  • NP
  • 12-hour 12 hour
  • Tuition reimbursement
Apply
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