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Nurses in North Carolina
North Carolina nurses staff Atrium Health, Duke Health, UNC Health, and Novant — with the Research Triangle one of the fastest-growing clinical-trial markets in the country.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in North Carolina directory →- Active nurses
- 102,600+
- Avg. RN salary
- $80,050/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- NC
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in North Carolina
Highest-demand nursing roles across North Carolina hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in North Carolina
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for North Carolina.
Open BON lookup →Nursys QuickConfirm
NCSBN national lookup
North Carolina participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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National License Lookup
Verify a nurse's license in any U.S. state from one page.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in North Carolina — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in North Carolina
How do I verify a nurse's license in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in North Carolina?
Approximately 102,600 registered nurses currently hold an active license in North Carolina, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in North Carolina?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in North Carolina is roughly $80,050, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in North Carolina?
Hiring volume in North Carolina is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.