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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Overview

Open roles92
Top employerRiverside Health
Top cityNewport News, VA
Cities hiring28
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Sentara
Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Telemetry - Nights
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Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Telemetry - Nights
Sentara
Suffolk, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
EMT Certification
10,000+

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Sentara
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Med Surg Telemetry
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) Med Surg Telemetry
Sentara
Suffolk, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
AEMT Certification
10,000+

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Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Patient Care Technician Med Surg Cardiac Neuro
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Patient Care Technician Med Surg Cardiac Neuro
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$17.3 - $24.22/hr
501-1,000

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Centra Medical Group
Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH D27 Med Surg, PT, 7p-7a)
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Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH D27 Med Surg, PT, 7p-7a)
Centra Medical Group
Lynchburg, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$32.92 - $51.02/hr
BLS Certification

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Centra Medical Group
Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH D27 Med Surg, FT, 7p-7a)
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Centra Medical Group
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Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH D27 Med Surg, FT, 7p-7a)
Centra Medical Group
Lynchburg, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$32.92 - $51.02/hr
BLS Certification

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Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Newport News
12 jobs
Suffolk
9 jobs
Lynchburg
8 jobs
Norfolk
7 jobs
Williamsburg
7 jobs
Richmond
6 jobs
Petersburg
5 jobs
Gloucester
4 jobs
Norton
3 jobs

Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • Riverside Health
    Riverside Health21
  • Sentara
    Sentara18
  • Bon Secours
    Bon Secours14
  • Ballad Health
    Ballad Health7
  • Centra Health
    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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