Duke Regional Hospital is a 301-bed hospital in Durham, NC — Magnet · Teaching.
5 openings posted here, advertised at $1,984 to $2,188 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Duke Regional Hospital has 5 openings posted across 2 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,984 to $2,188, with a median of $2,077. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. North Carolina median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 3 | $1,984 – $2,116 | $2,038 | 4% under | Day, Night |
| Psych | 2 | $2,188 | $2,188 | 16% over | Night |
The comparison is against the North Carolina median advertised rate for the same specialty. Duke Regional Hospital posts above it in 1 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 3 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $1,984 to $2,116 a week, 4% under the North Carolina median for ER. Psych: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,188 a week, 16% over the North Carolina median for Psych.
Against the national average, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC runs utilities 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 1% below |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Durham is $1,860 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,630.
North Carolina taxes wage income.
49 traveler listings within 25 miles of Duke Regional Hospital.
Other North Carolina hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 42 | $2,072 | 771 | $1,580 |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 29 | $2,359 | 1,013 | $1,100 |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, the | Greensboro | 23 | $2,131 | 760 | $1,200 |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | Winston-salem | 20 | $2,011 | 906 | $1,200 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | 12 | $2,638 | 580 | $2,020 |
1 travel nurse review, 1.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.0 |
| Culture | 1.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: Lots of techs.
Cons: Cancelled my ED contract halfway through. They stick travelers in the far corners alone with no help, usually boarders and psych, and the psych patients are often violent. Techs are masters of looking…