Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia
Clinical Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, with active hiring concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient specialty clinics at every level from new graduate to senior clinical nurse. The largest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk, where established systems such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain deep and ongoing clinical nursing needs. Critical care, medical-surgical, and oncology nursing are among the most sought-after specialties across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About This Unit
- Beds: 36-private rooms, Surgical Unit
- Typical Cases: General Surgery patients-bowel obstructions, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound management, stable trauma, vascular surgery (amputation, angioplasty), neurosurgery (back/neck surgeries), bariatric weight loss surgery, med surg: antibiotics, etc.
- Unit Specifics/Accreditations: Medical Surgical Trauma Unit, MBSAQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program- Weight Loss Surgery
Located in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system comprised of hospitals, medical centers, and a network of specialty and primary care practices throughout the Blue Ridge region. Centra has earned its fifth Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care.
The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care.
Required Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing
Required Certification and Licensures: Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. AHA BLS Provider.
Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Cath Lab/Electrophysiology
Operating Room
Critical Care (All)
Endoscopy
PACU
Interventional Radiology
Birth Center
Centra Specialty Hospital
Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery
Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pediatrics
Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Emergency Dept.
Required Experience / Skills: One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience.
Salary Range: $32.92 - $51.02 / Hour
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes.
- Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice.
- Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team.
- Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
- Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population.
- Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate.
- Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals.
- Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes.
- Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
- Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs.
- Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient.
- Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care.
- Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment.
- Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs.
- Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies.
- Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role.
- Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands.
- Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity.
- Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations.
- Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner.
- Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census).
- Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit.
- Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role.
- Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader.
- Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care.
- Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics.
- Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety).
- May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects.
- Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers.
- Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers.
- Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies.
- Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries.
About This Unit
- Beds: 36-private rooms, Surgical Unit
- Typical Cases: General Surgery patients-bowel obstructions, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound management, stable trauma, vascular surgery (amputation, angioplasty), neurosurgery (back/neck surgeries), bariatric weight loss surgery, med surg: antibiotics, etc.
- Unit Specifics/Accreditations: Medical Surgical Trauma Unit, MBSAQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program- Weight Loss Surgery
Located in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system comprised of hospitals, medical centers, and a network of specialty and primary care practices throughout the Blue Ridge region. Centra has earned its fifth Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care.
The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care.
Required Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing
Required Certification and Licensures: Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. AHA BLS Provider.
Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Cath Lab/Electrophysiology
Operating Room
Critical Care (All)
Endoscopy
PACU
Interventional Radiology
Birth Center
Centra Specialty Hospital
Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery
Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pediatrics
Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Emergency Dept.
Required Experience / Skills: One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience.
Salary Range: $32.92 - $51.02 / Hour
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes.
- Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice.
- Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team.
- Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
- Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population.
- Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate.
- Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals.
- Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes.
- Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
- Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs.
- Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient.
- Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care.
- Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment.
- Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs.
- Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies.
- Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role.
- Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands.
- Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity.
- Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations.
- Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner.
- Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census).
- Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit.
- Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role.
- Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader.
- Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care.
- Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics.
- Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety).
- May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects.
- Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers.
- Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers.
- Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies.
- Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries.
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Clinical Registered Nurse Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Centra Health46
- Centra Medical46
- Bon Secours11B
- Inova Health System9
- CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE9C
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Education3
- Government & Public Sector3
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical registered nurse jobs across Virginia.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider
- Minimum one to two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments and implement evidence-based care plans
- Strong electronic health records proficiency with systems such as Epic or Cerner
Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical registered nurse in Virginia?
To become a clinical registered nurse in Virginia, you must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program, then pass the NCLEX-RN examination and apply for licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, meaning nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Virginia without obtaining a separate state license, which broadens the applicant pool and the opportunity set for job seekers.
How much do clinical registered nurses make in Virginia?
Clinical registered nurses in Virginia earn a median of about $93,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,830 for the lowest 10% to over $125,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical registered nurses in Virginia?
Employers hiring clinical registered nurses in Virginia right now include Centra Health, Centra Medical, and Bon Secours, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large academic medical centers, community hospital networks, and federal health facilities tied to the military and government presence in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads creates a notably broad and stable base of clinical nursing employers.
Which Virginia cities have the most clinical registered nurse jobs?
Lynchburg, Richmond, and Chesapeake have the most clinical registered nurse openings in Virginia. The Northern Virginia corridor is driven by Inova's multi-campus system and proximity to federal healthcare facilities, Richmond anchors hiring through VCU Health and HCA Virginia's regional network, and Norfolk reflects the combined draw of Sentara Healthcare and the large military medical infrastructure that supports the Hampton Roads region.
Are there remote clinical registered nurse jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are rare. Hands-on patient care roles require an in-person presence by nature, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the overall market. About 32% of clinical registered nurse openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in telephonic triage, care management, utilization review, and case management functions where direct patient contact is not required.
How can I get hired as a clinical registered nurse in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a structured new-graduate nurse residency program, which major Virginia health systems including Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare run on a regular cycle for nurses with limited or no acute care experience. These year-long residencies place new graduates in clinical units with dedicated preceptorship. Candidates without acute care backgrounds who hold a current Virginia Board of Nursing license and NCLEX-RN passage are prioritized, and experience in roles such as patient care technician or nursing assistant within a Virginia hospital setting strengthens an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinical registered nurse jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to clinical registered nurse jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty care settings. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly to the positions that match.
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