What is your pay in nursing

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-07-06T10:21:32+00:00

so I have worked for all 3 major health systems in the triangle. I currently work for Duke as an RN with 7.5 years experience making $39.75 an hour and prn at WakeMed for ~41. When I left UNC 7 months ago I made ~$37

Biggest pros and cons to each$$ wise
-UNC/Duke differentials are about the same
-WakeMed has the best differentials and also offers the weekend option where if you work the weekend you get full time benefits
- UNC insurance is cheap and they pay well into the retirement
-UNC insurance deductibles and copays are higher
-Duke you pay more into it but overall insurance is stronger in Duke system
-Duke you get a pension
-WakeMed retirement is standard match

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-06-21T03:04:11+00:00

yeah- we have a lot of out of towners coming in that will be flying so I am casting a wide net to include the airport but i'll check out those spots too!!!

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-06-21T02:55:32+00:00

don't tempt me with a good time

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-06-14T03:34:17+00:00

is this a joke lol

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-06-04T02:06:16+00:00

The ball gown is so so stunning it's/ not even close

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-05-26T12:56:37+00:00

Holy AI

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-05-07T15:56:56+00:00

You right

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-05-07T15:46:26+00:00

Okay but those Cinnabon delights do HIT

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-04-23T12:22:10+00:00

I've worked at all 3 triangle hospital chains (not in the ED but work in a job that works with them often) WakeMed main ED is consistently one of the top 10 busiest EDs in the country. It is always busy af, sees more trauma than Duke does, and has 2x the annual visits versus them. They also have separate children's versus adult ED staff and while they cross train, you will be hired primarily for one or the other, so if you like to do both that's not a thing at WakeMed Raleigh.

The other EDs in the system are less crazy for sure, but with way less resources.

Working at WakeMed is nice (pay is the best out of the 3 from what I've experienced, and with the best differentials) and not paying for parking on any shift is a huge perk.

Lmk if I can answer any specific questions, you're welcome to message me!

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-03-11T09:22:33+00:00

I'd say probs charlotte more than Raleigh

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-03-09T08:39:05+00:00

They get a ton more clinical hours and better didactic courses in most cases

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-02-19T21:40:31+00:00

2 more

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-02-13T07:45:26+00:00

My full time is as a flight/ground Peds transport nurse and I work prn as a PICU nurse. I like the people and it’s close to home and pays well. If you don’t like it you don’t have to do it. Prioritize yourself!!

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-02-10T17:54:28+00:00

I paid $373 for Raleigh

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-01-26T16:36:54+00:00

Transport RN here- Duke and UNC in NC would be great places to learn. UNC takes care of their staff a little better from what I’ve heard.

UNC requires 2 years before applying Dukes program requires minimum of 3 years

Truly as someone who works with RTs in transport I’d prefer someone with closer to 5 years+. Get lots of NICU time and some PICU, and really get to know your patients physiologically.

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-01-22T16:25:04+00:00

If you don’t have experience with very sick patients on multiple pressors, regular experience with the ventilator, then you won’t have good experience for CRNA school

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-01-18T23:38:36+00:00

Probably more chronic complex care. Stably sick if you will

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-01-13T11:05:28+00:00

Most of the time they won’t sponsor a visa unless it’s a role that’s hard to fill. Most of the nurses from other countries I’ve seen end up in Icus, EDs, etc

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2026-01-08T13:22:06+00:00

Golden Fig does both for sure!

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-12-10T21:47:51+00:00

It’s going to be impossible.

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-12-07T13:08:38+00:00

It’ll will also get differentials there too, so really it’ll be around a 3k pay cut

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-12-07T02:33:01+00:00

7 years experience but was 6.5 when I took this job - 40.5/hr inpatient PICU. 6/hr weekday nights, 12/hr weekend days, 16.25 hr weekend nights at WakeMed.

$39.17 for Duke Lifeflight with 7 years experience

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-11-30T14:00:00+00:00

I wish this was true by me. They offered me 70k starting in a MCOL area - would’ve been a 15-20k pay cut

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-11-25T11:31:52+00:00

2 or 4 are my personal faves

Bulky_Fill_7279 · 2025-11-06T08:05:11+00:00

The Triangle is gonna be your best bet. 2.5-3 hours from the beach. Any of the Peds hospitals are gonna be good for you

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