Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia
Across 159 live Registered Nurse listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $115K (75th percentile $135K), based on the 118 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 22nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sentara Health (14), Inova (13), Amedisys (11).
159+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 118 roles pay ~$115k median with 4.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
118 jobs · 51 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
118 jobs · 51 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
- 159
- Live median
- $115k
- 75th $135k · n=118
- 12-mo median
- $93k
- Pay rank
- #22 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.6/10 · #5
- 12-mo postings
- 678
Registered Nurse pay in Virginia sits level with the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs VA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $93k | — | 4.6/10 | 678 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$28k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $102k | +$9k | 4.5/10 | 55 |
| Marylandborders | $98k | +$5k | 4.5/10 | 304 |
| West Virginiaborders | $95k | +$2k | 4.6/10 | 135 |
| Tennesseeborders | $90k | −$3k | 4.0/10 | 471 |
| North Carolinaborders | $84k | −$9k | 4.8/10 | 830 |
| Kentuckyborders | $83k | −$10k | 4.6/10 | 240 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Sentara Health (14), Inova (13), Amedisys (11)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (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?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 Avardis Health, Riverside Health System, VCU Health, Sentara Health, 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 159 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
Sentara Health14 open roles here · WLB 58/100Inova13 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Amedisys11 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Inova Health System9 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Carilion Clinic8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Augusta Health4 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Avardis Health4 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Compassus4 open roles here · WLB 71/100