Registered Nurse

Overview

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a vibrant university community and a location near the beach. Full-time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans, with eligibility starting the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin after election and include employer contributions for defined contribution or defined benefit plans.

Optional disability plans are available. The tuition waiver program covers up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year, with additional tuition coverage for one UNCW course each summer session. Campus Recreation Center membership is included for full-time employees, along with vaccines, wellness programs, and various voluntary benefits and flexible spending accounts. Training and development programs, along with an employee assistance program, are offered, often at no charge.

Posting details and role-specific information are provided below.

Recruitment Range: $56,907 - $64,020

Vacancy Number: S02771

Position Title: Professional Nurse

Working Title: Registered Nurse

Competency Level: Journey

Home Department: Student Health Center - 40210

The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student-centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center aims to help students stay healthy to engage fully in the classroom.

The Division of Student Affairs offers student support, service, and educational programs accessible to all university community members. Staff are dedicated to programs that affect student development and promote quality of life inside and outside the classroom. The Division leads and communicates for students.

UNCW is a coastal university with nearly 18,000 students, offering a range of baccalaureate and graduate programs, including doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. The university is recognized for scholarly excellence and affordability and has earned the designation Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity (R2). UNCW has been part of the UNC System since 1969.

Main UNCW Campus

The Registered Nurse functions as a member of a clinical team in a fast-paced college health center. Responsibilities include obtaining medical information during check-in, educating patients, providing care and treatment per nursing practice and theory, administering immunizations and allergy shots, and performing basic laboratory tests. The nurse may lead the clinic when necessary and participates in triage rotations, supports laboratory services, processes referrals, assists with prior authorizations, and coordinates care with providers.

The nurse may draft forms for provider review and approval as needed.

Minimum education and experience
:
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience
:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school
• Experience in a college health setting
• Experience triaging patients
• Experience administering allergy shots
• Experience administering immunizations
• Experience performing basic laboratory and point-of-care tests

Required certifications or licensure
:

• RN license in North Carolina (NC Board of Nursing)
• Current CPR certification required (within 3 months of hire)

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months per year: 12J (July-June)

Work days: Monday - Friday

Work hours: 8:00 – 5:00, with occasional late stay for patient care

Type of position: Permanent

Position Number: 7994

Job Posting Date: 01/30/2026

Posting Close Date: 02/20/2026

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

PLEASE NOTE:

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full…