Employer
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
Staff Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
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Posted Aug 15, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 17, 2026
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Requirements
- rn license
- include a current RN license in the appropriate state, a graduate of an accredited nursing school, and preferably at least one year of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. For inactive licenses, completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required for reinstatement.
About the employer
You are weighing Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association with a Wilmington, North Carolina base. What shows up clearly in current postings is practical move-and-shift detail rather than a single campus tour: a full-time night-shift LPN role lists a $5,000 sign-on…
What reviewers appreciate
- LPN full-time night-shift posting states a $5,000 sign-on bonus
- NICU night-shift Fort Myers base range listed at $85,000–$105,000
- Relocation benefits named on the Fort Myers NICU posting
What reviewers flag
- Concrete openings emphasize Fort Myers and Glens Falls relocation rather than a detailed Wilmington unit map
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are not stated
- Residency, tuition support, and career-ladder detail are not described
Living in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington blends historic riverfront charm with coastal Carolina living. Nurses enjoy a laid-back beach-town atmosphere, a vibrant downtown along the Cape Fear River, and easy access to nearby Wrightsville Beach. With a growing healthcare community and mild winters, it's an appealing spot for RNs seeking a slower pace without sacrificing professional opportunity.
- Metro price level · Wilmington area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,395/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,738/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024