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North Carolina State University

Hiring organization · Based in Raleigh, North Carolina

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What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh blends Southern charm with a thriving healthcare scene anchored by major research hospitals and the Research Triangle. Leafy neighborhoods like Five Points and proximity to NC State give the city a collegiate energy, while nearby greenway trails and a moderate climate make outdoor resets easy between shifts.

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Metro price level · Raleigh area
98.2
2% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,572/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

Who they are

You would be joining North Carolina State University in Raleigh, not a sprawling hospital campus. The facts on hand say little about your specific unit, ratios, or pay band, so the practical picture is the city and the market around you.

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More about North Carolina State University

Raleigh’s cost of living sits roughly 2% below the national price level, in-city commutes average about 21 minutes, and many nurses live in Garner, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, or similar suburbs with 25–39 minute drives in on I-40/I-440 or the I-540 loop. North Carolina is a compact-license state with a flat state income tax near 4.25%. Nearby, WakeMed, UNC Health, Duke Health, and Wake County also post nursing roles, which matters if you want room to move later without leaving the Triangle. Ask directly about schedule, pay, and orientation—those details are not in the validated set yet.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

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What nurses say in reviews

The good

  • Raleigh cost of living about 2% below the national price level
  • North Carolina compact-license state
  • Flat state income tax near 4.25%
  • In-city commute around 21 minutes; multiple suburb options within roughly 25–39 minutes
  • Local market also includes WakeMed, UNC Health, Duke Health, and Wake County employers

The hard parts

  • No usable pay figures from our postings or stated web pay for this employer
  • Scheduling, float policy, charge opportunities, and EHR not documented in available facts
  • No residency, tuition support, loan help, or career-ladder detail on file
  • Union status unknown
I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.
A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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North Carolina State University

Registered Nurse

$45k–$103k/yr

Raleigh, North Carolina

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