FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

Provides direct patient care while working under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor utilizing skills as outlined

in the scope of practice by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Facility Services and NC Board of Nursing.

Nursing Assistant Level II certification required. AHA BLS required.

Care Transformed.

Be a FirstHealth nurse and practice nursing in an environment that allows you to be the nurse you have always wanted to be.

Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity to create the future of nursing. We are intentionally transforming care delivery with innovative staffing solutions that support a holistic, patient focused services from admission to discharge.

Blended Care team –

This care team model provides partners in care with RNs, LPNs, patient care assistants and care concierges. This model allows each clinician to practice at the top of their scope while providing opportunity for professional growth and development.

1st surgical is a 27-bed general surgical unit which provides patient focused care to a general surgical population with a emphasis on the bariatric surgical patients. Early recovery after surgery is a critical part of the care delivery here