Hospitals in Wilmington, NC
1 facility hiring travelers, 41 openings. Advertised pay sits 2% under the North Carolina median; a two-bedroom runs $1,580 a month at HUD fair market rent.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 41
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,072
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,580
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Wilmington, NC runs utilities 12% below and housing 7% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Wilmington, NC metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 4% below |
| Housing | 7% below |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Wilmington is $1,580 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,430.
North Carolina taxes wage income.
Housing on CircleRN
30 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Wilmington's hospitals.
- Cozy 2BD/2BA Condo near Hospital with Pool! — $2,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.1 mi
- City Charm and Coastal Relaxation — $3,000 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 1.7 mi
- Modern and centrally located 2 miles form hospital — $1,900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.4 mi
- Quite & Comfortable — $900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.4 mi
- Beautiful Northside Ranch — $2,000 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- Conveniently Located, Thoughtfully Furnished Wilmington Townhome — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Centrally located; 15 minutes from beaches, downtown — $850 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.5 mi
- 1bdrm available in a 3 bdrm condo with wraparound porch . 10 minutes to beach; airport and hospital — $850 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.5 mi
- Furnished Private & Quiet Condo in Central Wilmington — $2,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Coastal Designer furnished townhome — $2,700 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 4 mi
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — $1,950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.6 mi
- Hopefull Hideaway — $945 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.6 mi
Common questions
- Which Wilmington hospital hires travelers most?
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, with 41 of the city's 41 openings and 771 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wilmington?
- North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Wilmington?
- Yes: 30 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does North Carolina tax travel nurse pay?
- North Carolina taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Wilmington, NC?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Wilmington, NC on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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