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Licensed Practical Nurse II - Medical Surgical

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ECU Health

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Health system employer

Eligibility
LPN
Hours a week
24 hrs a week
Unit
Med-Surg

Posted Aug 21

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
24 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
LPN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
NC nursing median $44/hr

NC nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $48/hr, across 712 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Position Summary Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the assessment of patients. Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating/revising the plan of care. Attends educational programs and staff orientation which promote and professional development. Develops leadership role within the LPN scope of practice. Participates in Service Excellence Program. Minimum Requirements

  • LPN Diploma
  • Active NC LPN License or compact state
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.
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  • 2-5 years' experience.

Clinical Ladder Pay Range $23.52 - $34.28

Final Compensation will be based on career ladder placement. Other Information

  • Position: Part Time -0.6 FTE (24 hours/Weekly)
  • Unit Fact Sheet: https://careers.ecuhealth.org/us/en/ecu-health-north?gcd=89900374.1780069297

ECU Health About ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Sourced from ECU Health’s careers page.

Requirements

  • LPN Diploma
  • Active NC LPN License or compact state
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.
  • 2-5 years' experience.

Place

City
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Rent against this pay
34% of monthly gross
This role$858/mo rent
Monthly gross$2,496/mo

$858 median rent against $2,496 a month at $24/hr for 24 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$53,690/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.

Roanoke Rapids sits along the Roanoke River near the Virginia border, offering nurses a quiet, small-town pace with easy access to Lake Gaston's waterfront recreation. The community blends rural charm with convenience to Interstate 95, making it a practical home base for healthcare professionals seeking a slower lifestyle.

Map showing the location of Roanoke Rapids, NC
Approximate location in Roanoke Rapids, NC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted Pay Range $23.52 - $34.28 range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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