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    Virginia, Northern Virginia to the Coast

    Travel nurse jobs in Virginia ride one of the country's larger projected nurse shortfalls, with federal projections ranking the state among the top ten by 2038. The market spreads across distinct regions: the Northern Virginia DC suburbs, Richmond's academic hub, Hampton Roads around Norfolk, and rural Appalachian and Eastern Shore facilities. That range also gives you a cost choice, since Northern Virginia runs higher while much of the rest of the state is more moderate. Advantis is showing 85 open Virginia contracts. Virginia recognizes the multistate license outright under the compact, so nothing administrative stands before a quick start.

    Virginia travel nursing at a glance

    Virginia Travel Pay, NoVA to Richmond

    Updated today
    $2,033
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,731–$2,914 on open jobs
    80+
    Open Virginia RN jobs
    Updated through the day
    Compact ✓
    Start on your license
    Single-state: ~~6 wks (30 business days, board-stated) by endorsement
    5.75%
    State income tax
    up to 5.75% (graduated)
    −1%
    Cost of living vs U.S.
    Below U.S. average · 2-BR rent ~$1,729
    Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~8% by 2038 (~8,020 FTE)
    HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
    See the full Virginia salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
    Top cities in Virginia Richmond Roanoke
    Pay and open jobs are live Advantis inventory: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Cost of living, rent, tax, licensing and demand figures come from public sources (MERIC/BEA, HUD, Tax Foundation, NCSBN, BLS/HRSA) compiled in our State Reference. Tax and cost-of-living figures are general information, not advice; rent is a metro-varying average.
    Pay by specialty

    Top-Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in Virginia

    Updated today

    Which Virginia travel nurse specialties pay the most right now. Each bar is the top weekly pay on open Virginia contracts in that specialty, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    Cath Lab
    $2,914
    Interventional Radiology
    $2,890
    Med Surg
    $2,880
    Electrophysiology
    $2,768
    CVOR
    $2,667
    CVPICU
    $2,628
    Operating Room
    $2,482
    See the full Virginia travel nurse salary breakdown
    Top weekly pay on open Advantis Virginia contracts in each specialty: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Each bar reflects the highest-paying open contracts in the specialty.

    Virginia's Shortfall and Its Regions

    Virginia carries real federal demand: projections rank it among the ten largest RN shortfalls in the nation by 2038, so hospitals lean on travelers to hold coverage. The market splits cleanly by region, which gives travelers a useful choice. Northern Virginia, in the DC suburbs, pairs high-acuity work with a higher cost of living; Richmond anchors an academic hub; Hampton Roads around Norfolk adds coastal demand; and Appalachian and Eastern Shore facilities round out the map at a more moderate cost. So you can target a higher-paying metro or a lower-cost placement to suit your budget. Under the compact, Virginia asks nothing beyond the multistate license itself Virginia RN licensing page and the Virginia Board of Nursing.

    Facilities Recruiting Travelers in Virginia

    Advantis places travel nurses at more than 80 healthcare facilities across Virginia, including Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach-Norfolk, and Richmond. The presence reaches more than 50 communities statewide, in a state that employs more than 70,000 registered nurses.

    Lewisgale Medical Center Teaching

    Salem, VA

    Hiring now ER Oncology Operating Room Psych

    A medical center in Salem, VA, known for Level II trauma care and structural heart care.

    CJW Medical Center Chippenham Hospital Level I Trauma

    466 beds · Richmond, VA

    Hiring now ER ICU Operating Room Psych

    In Richmond, VA, a 466-bed medical center offering Level I trauma care, a verified burn center, and structural heart care.

    Winchester Medical Center Magnet

    495 beds · Winchester, VA

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER NICU

    A 495-bed Magnet-recognized medical center serving Winchester, VA, with Level II trauma care and a Level III NICU.

    Johnston-Willis Hospital Level III Trauma

    292 beds · Richmond, VA

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery NICU

    A 292-bed teaching hospital in Richmond, VA, providing Level III trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and a Level III NICU.

    Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Magnet

    310 beds · Chesapeake, VA

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Oncology

    In Chesapeake, VA, a 310-bed Magnet-recognized medical center offering Level III trauma care and comprehensive stroke care.

    Good to Know

    Thinking Through a Virginia Assignment

    Will my compact license work in Virginia?
    Yes. Virginia sits in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an active multistate license is valid here from the first day of a contract. Nurses on a single-state license apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing for licensure by endorsement before they start. Started early, the license is ready before the contract is. Local rent, checked early, is what turns a headline rate into a real number.
    What keeps Virginia hospitals hiring travelers?
    Federal projections rank Virginia among the ten largest RN shortfalls in the nation by 2038, so hospitals across the state lean on travelers to keep units covered. That keeps a steady flow of contracts open rather than short hiring spikes. Extensions come up naturally where the need doesn't let up. Choose a region before choosing among offers and the decision simplifies.
    How do Northern Virginia and Richmond compare for travelers?
    Northern Virginia, in the DC suburbs, offers high-acuity work but a higher cost of living, while Richmond and much of the rest of the state are more moderate. That gives you a choice between a higher-paying metro and a lower-cost placement. Set the housing stipend beside actual local rents; that comparison is the real test of value.
    Where in Virginia is contract volume concentrated?
    Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area around Norfolk carry most of the volume, with Appalachian and Eastern Shore facilities adding rural demand. The open specialties shift by region, so the live list is the clearest read. Search when the seasonal wave crests and the options multiply. Shortlist on facility character as much as on the drive time.
    From academic centers to community hospitals, what is the Virginia mix?
    Assignments range from high-acuity centers in the DC suburbs and Richmond's academic hub to coastal hospitals around Norfolk and rural facilities inland. That spread lets you target a high-acuity unit or a steadier setting, depending on your specialty. Looking unit-first, not city-first, is how the meaningful gaps show up. Checking float expectations before signing prevents the most common mismatch.
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