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New Grad Np Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time/Direct-Hire Position with Excellent Full Benefits, Competitive Compensation Package and more!) We're looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to become an ...

Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time/Direct-Hire Position with Excellent Full Benefits, Competitive Compensation Package and more!) We're looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to become an ...

Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time/Direct-Hire Position with Excellent Full Benefits, Competitive Compensation Package and more!) We're looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to become an ...

Nurse Practitioner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$83 - $88/hr

Nurse Practitioner Change lives with Recovery Innovations! Our mission is to empower people on ... Ensures completion of designated reviews for all new individuals brought to the facility, making ...

Nurse Practitioner Job Type: Pool - Non-Exempt Shift Details: Pool As Needed / 8am - 5:00pm Work ... Ensures completion of designated reviews for all new individuals brought to the facility, making ...

Nurse Practitioner

Knightdale, NC · On-site

$41.85 - $90.13/hr

Minimum one year of NP experience is preferred; however, qualified new graduate NPs will be considered * Active Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing * Ability to provide holistic ...

Nurse Practitioner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$41.85 - $90.13/hr

Minimum one year of NP experience is preferred; however, qualified new graduate NPs will be considered * Active Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing * Ability to provide holistic ...

Nurse Practitioner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$83 - $88/hr

Nurse Practitioner Job Type: Pool - Non-Exempt Shift Details: Pool As Needed / 8am - 5:00pm Work ... Ensures completion of designated reviews for all new individuals brought to the facility, making ...

Nurse Practitioner

Clayton, NC · On-site

$41.85 - $90.13/hr

Minimum one year of NP experience is preferred; however, qualified new graduate NPs will be considered * Active Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing * Ability to provide holistic ...

Nurse Practitioner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$83 - $88/hr

Nurse Practitioner Job Type: Pool - Non-Exempt Shift Details: Pool As Needed / 8am - 5:00pm Work ... Ensures completion of designated reviews for all new individuals brought to the facility, making ...

Nurse Practitioner

Durham, NC · On-site

$41.85 - $90.13/hr

One year of NP experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered * Active, unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing * Ability to provide holistic ...

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New Grad Np information

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$70.2K

$112.7K

$155.4K

How much do new grad np jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for new grad np in Raleigh, NC is $112,732.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,200.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a new grad NP?

New Grad NPs, or New Graduate Nurse Practitioners, are individuals who have recently completed their nurse practitioner education and training and are entering the workforce as licensed NPs for the first time. They often face a transition period as they move from student to independent provider, learning how to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. New Grad NPs may work under supervision or mentorship initially and are expected to build clinical confidence and competence as they gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a new grad nurse practitioner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a New Grad Nurse Practitioner, you need a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, national NP certification, and a strong grasp of patient assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), prescribing software, and relevant clinical protocols is expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills help you connect with patients and effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals. These skills and qualities are critical for delivering safe, high-quality patient care and building trust as you transition into independent practice.

What are some common challenges faced by new graduate nurse practitioners during their transition into clinical practice?

New graduate nurse practitioners often encounter challenges such as managing increased levels of responsibility, building clinical confidence, and adapting to the fast-paced healthcare environment. Many find it difficult to balance patient care with administrative tasks and to navigate complex cases while still developing their diagnostic and decision-making skills. Support from experienced colleagues, mentorship programs, and ongoing education can help smooth this transition and foster professional growth.

What is the difference between New Grad Np vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNew Grad NpRegistered Nurse
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Nursing, NP certificationAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, RN license
Work EnvironmentPrimary care, specialty clinics, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Scope of PracticeDiagnose, treat, prescribe medications (varies by state)Assist physicians, provide patient care, administer medications

New Grad NPs have advanced training and can perform many duties independently, including diagnosing and prescribing, whereas Registered Nurses focus on patient care and support under physician supervision. The roles often overlap in clinical settings, but NPs have a broader scope of practice.

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for New Grad Np jobs? Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most New Grad Np job openings:
Infographic showing various New Grad Np job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,732 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Medicine

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Healthas four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.


Job Location

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Job Summary

Hospitalist APP Providers in the Hospital Medicine Department are clinicians who provide clinical care for patients admitted at Duke University Health System hospitals. They support surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice, as well as teach staff, graduate medical trainees, and medical students on inpatient educational rotations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Hospitalist APP Providers will engage in direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility within the Department. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to the following:

  • Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management of patients
  • When necessary make referral for consultation
  • Direct care planning
  • Order medications and therapeutic treatments when warranted
  • Authorize transfers
  • Conduct risk assessment
  • When appropriate, make determination of readiness and planning for discharge for inpatients in your care.
  • Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/ support an open visitor-friendly environment within the hospital environment.
  • Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients currently in your care within the hospital
  • Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team
  • Completes all clinical and professional records and documentation accurately and in a timely manner to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements.
  • Work to create a positive work culture within cross-departmental teams
  • Align your work with other Hospital Medicine initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.


Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program

NP: Graduate of MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care

Certification

PA: PA-C

NP: AGACNP, ACNP, AGNP, FNP

Both Current ACLS certification required before hire

License

PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA.

NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP.

Both: Federal and State prescriptive authority

Experience

Inpatient APP experience preferred, but will consider new grad

Physical and mental requirements:

  • Able to clearly articulate scope of practice and practices within those guidelines as an NP/PA in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System (DUHS)
  • Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems
  • Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others
  • Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up
  • Able to use fine motor skills
  • Able to record activities, document assessments, and interventions; prepare reports and presentations.
  • Able to use computer and learn new software programs
  • Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
  • Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
  • Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
  • Able to remain focused and organized
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

Shifts 7A - 7P; 174 shifts per year



Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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