289 nursing jobs are open in Virginia, on employers' own career pages, from 12 employers. The three employers with the most openings are VCU Health, Virginia Hospital Center and 101 Sentara Hospitals, with 262 of the 289. 18 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $79,500 to $158,500, with a median of $91,700. The places with the most are Arlington, VA (167); Richmond, VA (105); Norfolk, VA (55). A typical posting has been open 14 days.
Applications here go through Workday (57%), iCIMS (39%), USAJOBS (3%), SmartRecruiters (0%).
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Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Salem, VA · Posted Oct 16
Associate Director for Patient Care Service/ Nurse Executive
$183,210 to $228,000 a year124% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The ADPCS is a member of the VA Salem Health Care System Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the practice of nursing throughout the Health Care…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Richmond, VA · Posted Oct 16
Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (1P)
$82,228 to $163,760 a year34% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Thriveworks
Newport News, VA · Posted Oct 15
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service
$130,000 to $187,000 a year73% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Newport News, VA.
Thriveworks
Remote · Posted Oct 15
Weekends and Evenings Remote Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service
$47,000 to $70,000 a year36% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekRemote
Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide telehealth sessions in the evenings and on weekends in Virginia
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Salem, VA · Posted Oct 15
Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Intermittent
$202,037 to $292,300 a year170% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located within Surgical Care at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. *NOTE: This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year position.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Salem, VA · Posted Oct 14
Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist)
$202,037 to $292,300 a year170% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Nursing jobs by place in Virginia
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | 167 |
| Richmond, VA | 105 |
| Norfolk, VA | 55 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 12 |
| South Hill, VA | 9 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 6 |
| Roanoke, VA | 6 |
| Williamsburg, VA | 5 |
| Chesterfield, VA | 4 |
| Alexandria, VA | 3 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 3 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 3 |
| Christiansburg, VA | 3 |
| Salem, VA | 3 |
| Tappahannock, VA | 3 |
and 10 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring nursing in Virginia
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| VCU Health | 111 | |
| Virginia Hospital Center | 91 | |
| 101 Sentara Hospitals | 60 | |
| Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $205,605 |
| BAI USA Bio-Med Appl of Arecibo Inc | 4 | |
| CenterWell | 4 | |
| Cigna | 4 | |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense | 3 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many nursing jobs are open in Virginia?
289 on Oct 18, 2026, from 12 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Virginia are most nursing jobs?
Arlington, VA (167); Richmond, VA (105); Norfolk, VA (55).
Do nursing jobs in Virginia pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $91,700; across the US it is $98,329. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
How much do nursing jobs in Virginia pay?
18 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $91,700 and the middle half runs from $79,500 to $158,500. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring nursing in Virginia?
The employers with the most openings are VCU Health (111), Virginia Hospital Center (91), 101 Sentara Hospitals (60). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 14 days, and 15 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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