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Travel Nurse Jobs in Virginia

Virginia has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Hampton, Falls Church, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. Virginia hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cath Lab (7 jobs), Cardiovascular Operating Room (7 jobs), Progressive Care Unit (15 jobs), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (6 jobs), Cardiovascular ICU (3 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Virginia is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Virginia Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Virginia, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Riverside Convalescent Center - Saluda in Saluda, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville are well known in Virginia.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Virginia is Aug 17, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $3,755 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Aug 17, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $3,755 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Virginia

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Virginia?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Virginia averages $3,664 per week.

How many Virginia travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Virginia there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Virginia?

  • Hampton, Virginia $3,755 / per week average salary
  • Falls Church, Virginia $3,483 / per week average salary
  • Norfolk, Virginia $3,420 / per week average salary
  • Norfolk, Virginia $3,420 / per week average salary
  • Portsmouth, Virginia $3,188 / per week average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in Virginia right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Virginia

Find the nurse travel jobs in Virginia with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Hampton $3,755 /Weekly* $3,664 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $3,755 per week
Falls Church $3,483 /Weekly* $3,382 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,483 per week
Norfolk $3,420 /Weekly* $3,337 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Progressive Care $3,420 per week
Norfolk $3,420 /Weekly* $3,337 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Progressive Care $3,420 per week
Portsmouth $3,188 /Weekly* $3,096 /Weekly* Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assist - CVOR $3,188 per week
Charlottesville $2,998 /Weekly* $2,925 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,998 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

Virginia’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Virginia each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Virginia travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
CVOR $77.95 /hour* Norfolk
Cardiovascular Operating Room $74.65 /hour* Falls Church, Richmond and Henrico
Cardiovascular ICU $71.44 /hour* Norfolk and Reston
Interventional Radiology $69.69 /hour* Falls Church
Cath Lab $69.66 /hour* Hampton, Alexandria and Richmond
Case Manager $68.42 /hour* Arlington and Falls Church
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $66.33 /hour* Norfolk
Progressive Care Unit $64.84 /hour* Norfolk, Suffolk and Hampton
Operating Room $62.51 /hour* Charlottesville, Norfolk and Leesburg
Cardiovascular Operating Room $61.54 /hour* Norfolk, Falls Church and Reston

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Is Virginia a Nursing Compact State?

You Hit the Jackpot, They Are!

The beauty of Virginia joining the nursing compact is its locale to so many other states that are also part of the compact. Nearby states such as North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia are all so close that your nursing license in Virginia can pave the way to new adventures. 

 

Wow, you've got lots of great options if you choose to go to Virginia for your next travel nursing job. 

Great Virginia Travel Nursing Benefits

Let Your Career Blossom Here

At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Virginia can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
  • The largest database of travel nursing jobs in the nation
  • Some positions offer overtime bonus programs

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