Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Virginia
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, concentrated across acute care hospital systems, regional medical centers, and large academic health networks serving the state's growing population at every level from new graduate through senior staff nurse. The largest hiring volumes are in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain extensive medical-surgical units. The highest-need specialties within med-surg in Virginia include post-surgical step-down care, orthopedic recovery, and telemetry-monitored general medicine floors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - F/T Nights 7P - 7A
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Education
- HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
- One of the following is required:
- Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
- Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic,
- Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Experience
- One-year related healthcare experience (Preferred)
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Riverside Health21

- Sentara18

- Bon Secours14

- Ballad Health7

- Centra Health5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across Virginia.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required before first day of patient care
- Minimum one year of acute care or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated competency in post-operative patient monitoring and care planning
- Ability to manage a multi-patient assignment with electronic health record documentation
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in Virginia?
You become a registered nurse med surg in Virginia by completing an accredited nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active license from the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in another compact state can practice in Virginia without a separate application. Most med-surg positions require or strongly prefer acute care clinical experience, typically gained during nursing school rotations or an early staff nurse role.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Virginia?
Registered nurse med surgs 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 registered nurse med surgs in Virginia?
Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in Virginia right now include Riverside Health, Sentara, and Bon Secours, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and community hospital networks, means med-surg openings are distributed statewide rather than confined to a single metro.
Which Virginia cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
The cities with the most registered nurse med surg openings in Virginia are Newport News, Suffolk, and Lynchburg. Northern Virginia and Richmond drive the largest volumes because of the dense concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers there, while Hampton Roads positions are anchored by large regional systems like Sentara and Bon Secours serving the military and civilian populations along the coast.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg is a hands-on, bedside role requiring direct patient care, so the overwhelming majority of positions are fully on-site. About 40% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions are typically care coordination, utilization review, or case management roles that carry a med-surg background requirement rather than active floor nursing duties.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency or nurse residency program at a large Virginia hospital system. Inova Health System, VCU Health, Sentara Healthcare, and Bon Secours Mercy Health all run structured new-grad residency cohorts that place candidates directly into med-surg units with extended orientation and mentorship. Candidates who completed clinical rotations in acute care settings, hold BLS certification, and have passed the NCLEX-RN are competitive even without paid experience. Roles like patient care technician or acute care nursing assistant at these same systems also provide a direct path into staff nurse hiring pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across hospital systems, regional medical centers, and specialty care facilities. Search the listings on this page, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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