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Nursing at ECU Health

An empowered nurse knows no limits.

You belong where your growth is our goal.

Whether you have years of experience or you’re just out of school, ECU Health is looking for dedicated nurses just like you to join the team.

This is where you are encouraged to stand out. Where coworkers are more than acquaintances – they’re friends, family, and neighbors. Where you’re supported from the very beginning – starting with great compensation and benefits, a commitment incentive of up to $30,000, relocation assistance, mentorship opportunities and more.

This is where you can have it all – an inspiring career and a fulfilling life outside of work – because this is where you belong.

Nursing at ECU Health

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Why ECU Health?

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NICU

David Roberts

David Roberts’ journey to becoming a NICU nurse at ECU Health began when he was just 10 years old. He spent weekends and summers helping his grandmother and cousins care for his grandfather.
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Palliative care

Deborah Rice

When Deborah Rice, a staff nurse III on the palliative care unit at ECU Health Medical Center, was 13, her father died; this changed the trajectory of her adult life. “As a young girl, I knew I wanted to be a nurse,” Deborah shared.
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MICU

Suzanne Foster

Virginia native Suzanne Foster moved to New Bern in 2007 because of her husband’s work; at the time, she served as an operations manager in sales and marketing for a small internet company.
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Find your place at ECU Health

With an academic medical center across two campuses, seven community hospitals, physician practices, hospice and more, we serve 1.4 million people across a third of the state. But ECU Health is more than just a collection of facilities, it’s a mission-driven, patient-centered system. No matter where you work, you’ll have access to the resources, technology and support to grow your career your way.

ECU Health Medical Center – Greenville, NC

A 974-bed teaching hospital and the flagship of ECU Health. Magnet®-recognized, it offers advanced inpatient and outpatient care, research opportunities and broad clinical specialties serving 29 counties.

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital – Washington, NC

A full-service hospital with a 16-bed emergency department, comprehensive surgical and maternity services and the nationally designated Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.

ECU Health Bertie Hospital – Windsor, NC

A critical-access hospital offering surgical, emergency and diagnostic services plus specialty and primary care clinics. Telemedicine expands access to expertise in a six-room inpatient facility.

ECU Health Chowan Hospital – Edenton, NC

A critical-access hospital offering emergency care, ICU, maternity suites and surgical services. Serves over 100,000 residents with a broad range of specialty services and advanced capabilities.

ECU Health Duplin Hospital – Kenansville, NC

An 81-bed facility providing emergency, medical/surgical and community health services. Team members access ECU Health system resources and technology in a close-knit patient-centered environment.

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital – Tarboro, NC

An acute-care hospital offering emergency, maternity, rehab and outpatient specialty services. Home to a modern cancer center and active in community wellness through award-winning outreach programs.

ECU Health North Hospital – Roanoke Rapids, NC

This 204-bed facility offers medical, surgical and emergency services. Fully accredited, the hospital supports 60+ specialties in a collaborative care setting.

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital – Ahoskie, NC

A 114-bed hospital delivering full-spectrum care including pediatrics, behavioral health, oncology and surgery. Also offers wound care, sleep medicine and pain management in a community-focused setting.

Outer Banks Health Hospital – Nags Head, NC

An 83,000-square-foot facility serving a seasonal coastal population, offering emergency, surgical, maternity and diagnostic care. Accredited by the Joint Commission and other national organizations for high-quality care.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Why ECU Health?

Join these 25 dedicated nurses and so many others at ECU Health and find your dream job opportunity today!

ECU Health Medical Center's Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is a source of pride for all of us. The award recognizes organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and professional practice — which means our nurses and the patient-centered environment they practice in are among the very best in the country. And we've won it three times!

The DAISY Award celebrates nurses who exceed their duties to give patients and families an exceptional experience. Recipients are chosen from the heartwarming stories shared by patients, families, fellow nurses, physicians and other staff.

For nurses interested in Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ECU Health offers a 16-week orientation period allowing nurses who have not been exposed to these areas the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge through classes and mentors.

This 32-week operating room RN fellowship at ECU Health Medical Center provides structured career development for RNs interested in Operating Room opportunities. A Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Fellowship is also available, providing RNs with additional specialized CVOR training.

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Patients and families have perspectives that are as valuable to a patient’s care as the clinical team’s training and experience. ECU Health has embraced patient- and family-centered care and made a commitment to include patients and families in key decisions affecting not only an individual’s care but also policies, procedures, training and the entire culture of the health care system.

The 2024-2025 Nursing Annual Report highlights the significant contributions and impact ECU Health nurses have made to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. This comprehensive report showcases their dedication, innovative practices, and the positive outcomes achieved through their relentless efforts. From patient care advancements to community health initiatives, discover how our nurses are making a difference. Read the report here.

Extensive orientation for new graduate RNs. ECU Health Medical Center’s program provides mentorship opportunities, clinical/classroom training and more — all the resources you need to become a confident and competent ECU Health Nurse. After completing our new graduate orientation program, you’ll have more practical experience and more confidence in your hands-on nursing skills. To learn more about the Nurse Residency Program, click here.

The nurse extern program provides an immersive experience into nursing professional practice at ECU Health. Student nurses will gain first-hand experience in and exposure to the knowledge, skills and relationships needed to develop as a professional nurse. The program will provide student nurses with the opportunity to increase their clinical competence, apply classroom knowledge in the clinical practice environment and socialize to the role/unit/organization. To learn more about the Nurse Extern Program, click here.
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