New grads
A structured first year for nurse residents
WakeMed says its accredited Nurse Residency Program has guided new graduate nurses through their first year since 2004.
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“Our accredited Nurse Residency Program has guided new graduate nurses through their first year since 2004.”
the leading provider of health services in Wake County, home to a Nurse Residency Program with 95% one-year retention among its 2024 residents, and an ANCC Magnet-designated system since September 2015.
- Roles refreshed Nov 3, 2026
- Pay only where WakeMed or a posting states it
- open roles
- 32
- beds
- 970
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Why nurses choose WakeMed
Growth
RN career ladder and clinical advancement pathways
WakeMed lists clear advancement through the RN Career Ladder and clinical advancement pathways.
jobs.wakemed.orgMagnet
Magnet Recognition with Distinction
WakeMed says it was the first hospital system in North Carolina to earn this highest national recognition for nursing excellence.
jobs.wakemed.orgUnits hiring now
- Recognition
- Magnet recognized
- Hourly pay
- Registered nurse average from reported salaries
- Benefits
- 55% of employees satisfied with pay (based on 1,389 reviews)
- More units
- Labor & Delivery
- Emergency Department
- Mental Health
- Float Pool / Staffing Resources
- ICU
- System / Trauma
- Cary Hospital
- System
Current openings at WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Ambulatory Care Nurse - Urology
Posted 6 days ago
- New grads welcomed
- RN
Ambulatory Care Nurse - OB GYN - Remote
Posted 6 days ago
- RN
- 6-week orientation
Registered Nurse (RN) -Pediatrics
Posted 6 days ago
- New grads welcomed
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) Heart Center
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) Resident, Medicine/Telemetry
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-month transition-to-practice program
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health Unit
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 20 of 32 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 32 roles accept an LPN or LVN
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker support and learning
- Auditors praised supportive teammates, flexibility, and ongoing learning via seminars and conferences.
Sources
As of 2024-03-02Source: indeed.com- Flexibility and pay vs management responsiveness
- Staff noted good flexibility and pay and caring for staff, but said management should be more responsive.
Sources
As of 2021-11-24Source: indeed.com- ICU culture and retention
- Former ICU RN described cliquish unit, nepotism, favoritism, and poor work-life balance with weak retention.
Sources
As of 2018-07-30Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor ~4.0/944 ratings with 73% recommend; Indeed ~3.8 overall with management lowest at 3.4 and pay/benefits 3.8.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former ICU RN described a cliquish unit with nepotism, favoritism, and weak retention, and broader reviews still put management among the lower-scoring areas.
Sources
Living in Raleigh, NC
Anchored by premier Research Triangle healthcare systems, Raleigh pairs high-acuity nursing careers with living costs about 2% below the national average.
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- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 98.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,572/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $85,395/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
What to ask the recruiter (4)
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Your next nursing job at WakeMed starts with one application.
Nursing Mastery sends it to WakeMed and tells you what happens next.
Common questions
Does WakeMed Health & Hospitals hire new grads?
20 of 32 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: WakeMed Clinical Nurse Residency · 2 cohorts per year · Applications: Spring cohort recruitment typically Sept-Nov prior year; Summer cohort typically Jan-March current year.
Which units are hiring?
CVICU (2), ER (2), patient case managers & advocates (2), psych (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to WakeMed Health & Hospitals, and we tell you what happens next.
Sources (13)
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-WakeMed-Health-and-Hospitals-EI_IE223858.11,39.htm
Research, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Wakemed-Health-&-Hospitals-66d864ee/reviews
Research, The hard parts · as of 2018-07-30
- indeed.com/cmp/Wakemed-Health-&-Hospitals-66d864ee/reviews
Research · as of 2024-03-02
- jobs.wakemed.org/nursing
Research
- jobs.wakemed.org/careers-home/jobs/32905
In its words, Why nurses choose WakeMed
- netchex.com/healthcare/payroll-hr-for-wakemed-health-facilities-netchex
Research
- premierinc.com/newsroom/press-releases/wakemed-health-hospitals-wins-2023-premier-alliance-excellence-award
Research, Where WakeMed stands
- wakemed.org
Employer website, In its words
- wakemed.org/careers/nursing-careers/new-nurse-graduates-residency
Research, Where WakeMed stands · as of 2026
- wakemed.org/careers/nursing-careers/float-pool-and-contract-positions
Research · as of 2026
- wakemed.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Magnet/Organizational%20Overview/05%20-%20OO5.pdf
Research
- wakemed.org/location/cary-hospital
Research
- wakemed.org/sites/default/files/hg_features/mercury_standard_layout/a0c0f52835c81f9a6b966af512560116.pdf
In its words, Where WakeMed stands
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