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Nursing jobs in Virginia 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
8,600
Moderate 7%
Median Annual Salary
$93,850
$45.12/hr
COL-Adjusted
$81,382
COL index: 103.5
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Virginia, there is a shortage of 8,600 registered nurses as of 2026 — 7% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $93,850 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $81,382 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Virginia
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Virginia Beach, Virginia
$83487 - $153496 PA
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Veterans Health Administration · Richmond, Virginia
$82228 - $163760 PA
Registered Nurse - Clinical Analyst
Veterans Health Administration · Richmond, Virginia
$82228 - $163760 PA
Registered Nurse- (Nurse Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Lynchburg, Virginia
$97606 - $180730 PA
Top hiring cities
State nursing board
Virginia Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $190 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Virginia
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse