Registered Nurse **$35,000 Sign-on Bonus**- Central Regional Hospital

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work Central Regional Hospital is now hiring: Registered Nurses (Nursing Department Only) Come Work for the NC Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Join Central Regional Hospital in Butner, North Carolina. Want to make an impact and earn a sign-on bonus? At the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), you can join a mission-driven team that provides compassionate, whole-person care for people with complex mental health, substance use, developmental, and neuro-medical needs. We serve individuals whose needs go beyond what community services can currently support. If you want meaningful work where you can grow your skills and make a real impact, this is your opportunity. We are hiring Registered Nurses (Nursing Department Only) for specialized justice-involved treatment units in State Psychiatric Hospitals. This work supports individuals involved in the justice system who need mental health care, stabilization, and recovery support in a safe setting. Why Join DSOHF? - Help people in crisis find stability - Work as part of a caring, mission-driven team - Build your skills in a supportive healthcare environment - Make a real impact across North Carolina Real care. Real purpose. Real impact. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $61,177.00 - $91,767.00 Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $88,348.00 * Limited-Time Sign-On Bonus for RN Roles (Nursing Department Only) Total: $35,000 - $15,000 in first paycheck after start date - $10,000 after 12 months of service - $10,000 after 18 months of service For a limited time period, DSOHF is offering increased sign-on bonuses for eligible Nursing Department positions, including health care technicians (CNAs) and patient-facing nursing roles who apply between June 1st - August 31st, 2026. Bonus is only available at State Psychiatric Hospitals and does not apply to administrative, educator, or non-direct care nursing positions. Installments are paid in accordance with requirements outlined in sign-on bonus agreement. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Conditional Requirements: Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days. Valid driver's license. This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions. Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts: Day: 10% weekend shift premium Evening: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium Night: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium Shift Premiums for 12-Hour Shifts: Day (7:00 am-7:30 pm): 20% shift premium for the hours from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium. Evenings/ Night (7:00 pm-7:30 am): 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruit