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8 nursing jobs in Roanoke Rapids, NC

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.

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Find a nursing job in Roanoke Rapids

Hiring here: ECU Health (4) · Empatia (1) · Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (1) · Gentiva Hospice (1) · Signature HealthCARE of Roanoke Rapids (1)

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Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Roanoke Rapids, NC

  • RN
ECU Health workplace

ECU Health

4 open roles · Permanent · Hospital

  • LPN
  • 12-⁠hour shifts
  • Compact license OK
  • LPN
  • Compact license OK

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Roanoke Rapids, NC

$34–$47/hr

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Compact license OK

Registered Nurse (RN) - Central Staffing

Roanoke Rapids, NC

$33–$42

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Compact license OK

Signature HealthCARE of Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids, NC

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • Per diem

Empatia

Roanoke Rapids, NC

  • NP
  • Evening shift
  • Per diem

Gentiva Hospice

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Hospice Registered Nurse

Posted 2 days ago

  • RN
  • Per diem

Working and living in Roanoke Rapids

· 8 open roles

Living costs

Median gross rent
$858/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$53,690/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

Open to new grads

0 postings explicitly welcome new grads.

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New to our board this week

1 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.

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Credentials accepted

  • NP1
  • RN5
  • LPN2

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • Days1
  • Evenings1
  • per-diem1

Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.

Living in Roanoke Rapids

Getting around

Typical citywide commute is about 13 minutes; sources do not describe hospital-specific drives or transit options.

Sources
As of Sep 11, 2026Source: livability.com

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