Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia
Across 169 live Registered Nurse listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $115K (75th percentile $136K), based on the 133 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 27th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Inova (15), Sentara Health (15), Amedisys (9).
169+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 133 roles pay ~$115k median with 4.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
133 jobs · 56 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
133 jobs · 56 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Registered Nurse Pay in Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Virginia today, then Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 169
- Live median
- $115k
- 75th $136k · n=133
- 12-mo median
- $93k
- Pay rank
- #27 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #11
- 12-mo postings
- 714
Registered Nurse pay in Virginia sits level with the $93k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs VA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $93k | — | 4.5/10 | 714 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$30k | 4.6/10 | 26 |
| West Virginiaborders | $104k | +$11k | 4.6/10 | 136 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $103k | +$10k | 4.6/10 | 51 |
| Marylandborders | $97k | +$4k | 4.5/10 | 291 |
| Tennesseeborders | $91k | −$2k | 3.9/10 | 487 |
| North Carolinaborders | $84k | −$9k | 4.8/10 | 914 |
| Kentuckyborders | $82k | −$10k | 4.3/10 | 261 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Inova (15), Sentara Health (15), Amedisys (9)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment (of 169 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia.
How much do registered nurses earn in Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include UnitedHealth Group, Gallagher, James River Home Health & Hospice, Dogwood Village of Orange County, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 169 registered nurses positions in Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia
Inova15 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Sentara Health15 open roles here · WLB 58/100Amedisys9 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Carilion Clinic6 open roles here · WLB 74/100UnitedHealth Group6 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Riverside Health System5 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Avardis Health4 open roles here · WLB 68/100