As we transition to ECU Health in the coming weeks and months, you will notice changes to our digital landscape, including ongoing updates to this site. Throughout this rebranding and into the future we remain committed to the communities we proudly serve. We’re excited for this evolution, and what it means for the future of health care in eastern North Carolina.
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If you're all about life on the water, then your search for jobs can start right here. Ocean spray, moonlit bay — whatever floats your boat, our water ways have what you're looking for.
If you’re all about life on the water, then your search for jobs can start right here. From the white sands of the Outer Banks to the splendid waterfronts of Edenton and Washington, this is North Carolina at its best — exquisite communities where ECU Health professionals can (literally) dive into the great outdoors while growing their health care careers at fantastic facilities.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a chain of barrier islands stretching from the Virginia border south to Ocracoke Island. Wide beaches, stunning sunsets, world-class fishing and endless outdoor activities are part of daily life. Nags Head’s 11 miles of oceanfront are perfect for those who love the outdoors, offering fishing, swimming, hiking, and hang gliding. However, historic lighthouses, beautiful dunes, and the unique local cuisine make this exquisite area a pleasure for all.
Edenton, located along the Albemarle Sound, is a showcase of exceptional historic architecture, scenic beauty, and rich history as the first colonial capital of North Carolina. Its unique historic district, vibrant downtown, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful waterfront living make Edenton an easy place to call home.
Washington is a small town that honors its historic traditions while embracing the future. It features one of the state’s largest commercial and residential historic districts, featuring stunning antebellum homes and buildings. It’s located on the Tar and Pamlico rivers, serving as a gateway to the second largest estuary on the East Coast. Health care is an important industry in Washington and the surrounding area in addition to Nutrien, VT Hackney and Fountain Powerboats.
Discover all our hospitals, physician practices, facilities and service locations located in eastern North Carolina's charming waterway communities.
Outer Banks Health is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. The hospital's 21-bed emergency department serves approximately 23,100 patients each year. OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.
21 beds
ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. It offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 16,000 patients per year.
49 beds
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital – A Campus of ECU Health Medical Center in Washington is a full-service hospital with an active medical staff of more than 50 physicians representing 20+ specialties, as well as more than 600 nurses, technicians and support staff. The hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, pediatrics and women’s services. In addition there is a lab, diagnostic imaging services, physical and respiratory therapy. ECU Health Beaufort Hospital – A Campus of ECU Health Medical Center also features the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, offering leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services.
142 beds
This college city may be on the smaller side, but it’s packed with opportunity and excitement—which is why Forbes ranked it one of the Best Small Places for Business and Careers.
The stride’s a little slower here, and it’s hard to turn a corner without running into a friendly face—at work or at the market.
From the shores of nearby Lake Gaston to wonderful small-town communities, the Roanoke Rapids area has plenty to offer.
