Graduate Nurse Jobs in Virginia

Graduate Nurse jobs in Virginia concentrate heavily in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and veterans health facilities, with demand ranging from new graduates entering residency programs to experienced staff nurses stepping into specialty units. The busiest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where systems like Inova Health, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare consistently recruit graduate-level nurses. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia right now are medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerVHC Health
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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VHC Health
Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, Cardiac Telemetry
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Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, Cardiac Telemetry
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
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$40 - $47.48/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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VHC Health
Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 7A/Cardiac Telemetry/Medicine Unit
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Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 7A/Cardiac Telemetry/Medicine Unit
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
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$40 - $47.48/hr
BLS Certification
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VHC Health
Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 7B/Medical Renal
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Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 7B/Medical Renal
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
Corporate Training
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$40 - $47.48/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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VHC Health
Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 4A/Medical Surgical
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Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 4A/Medical Surgical
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$40 - $47.48/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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VHC Health
Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, Total Joint/Ortho
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Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, Total Joint/Ortho
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
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$40 - $47.48/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Graduate Nurse Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
11 jobs
Forest
2 jobs
Norfolk
1 job
Suffolk
1 job
Franklin
1 job
Richmond
1 job
Portsmouth
1 job

Graduate Nurse Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • VHC Health
    VHC Health11
  • Fresenius Medical Care
    Fresenius Medical Care4
  • Centra Health
    Centra Health1
  • Inova Health System
    Inova Health System1
  • Centra Medical
    Centra Medical1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in graduate nurse jobs across Virginia.

  • Active Virginia RN license or eligibility through the Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
  • Completion of NCLEX-RN examination prior to or shortly after hire
  • Ability to complete a Virginia employer-sponsored new graduate residency or orientation program
  • Strong clinical assessment skills developed through supervised nursing school rotations

Graduate Nurse Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a graduate nurse in Virginia?

To work as a graduate nurse in Virginia, you must graduate from an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN to earn your RN license through the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Board oversees licensure, and Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice here without obtaining a separate Virginia license. Most employers hire new graduates conditionally while licensure is pending.

Which companies hire graduate nurses in Virginia?

Virginia graduate nurse roles are posted by VHC Health, Fresenius Medical Care, and Centra Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and federal VA facilities collectively make it one of the more active states for new graduate nursing recruitment throughout the year.

Which Virginia cities have the most graduate nurse jobs?

Arlington, Forest, and Virginia have the most graduate nurse openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia's concentration of large hospital campuses and proximity to federal health facilities drives volume there, while Richmond and Hampton Roads anchor the rest of the market through major academic medical centers and regional health systems serving dense population corridors.

Are there remote graduate nurse jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Nursing is fundamentally a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence. About 100% of graduate nurse openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles that do qualify tend to be in telephone triage, care management, or utilization review rather than bedside or direct patient care positions.

How can I get hired as a graduate nurse in Virginia with little or no experience?

Applying directly to a structured new graduate residency program is the most realistic entry path in Virginia. Inova Health, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare each run multi-month nurse residency programs designed specifically for candidates without professional experience. Roles titled nurse extern, patient care technician, or nursing assistant at these systems also provide a foot in the door. Holding an active Virginia RN license before you apply, or at minimum sitting for NCLEX, gives your application a meaningful edge over candidates still awaiting results.

Where can I find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your specialty interest and location, and apply directly to each position that fits your background.

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