The most popular nursing specialties with positions available in Virginia include:
They say, “Virginia is for Lovers,” and that definitely tracks for travelers, because travel healthcare professionals LOVE to work in The Old Dominion State! Virginia is a very popular destination for travel nurse and travel allied health jobs with Medical Solutions due to the state’s traveler-friendly facilities, steady demand for travel nursing jobs, and the amazing assortment of things to see and do on days off.
The Old Dominion State is adjacent to Washington D.C. in a very busy region, which means tons of jobs for travel nurses and travel allied health workers. There are many top-notch facilities in Virginia, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to build your resume, fine-tune your skills, and experience something new in a very flexible career!
U.S. News & World Report’s 2020/2021 Best Hospitals list evaluated 121 hospitals in Virginia — 19 of which met high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. These include: #1-ranked Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, #2-ranked University of Virginia Medical Center, and a three-way tie for the #3 ranking between Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VCU Medical Center in Richmond, and Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. There are many other hospitals and non-hospital healthcare facilities throughout the state as well. U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best States list ranked Virginia at #7 overall, #8 for opportunity, #12 for healthcare, and #12 for education. Virginia is a top location for travelers to work in healthcare, explore exciting cities and charming towns, enjoy natural beauty galore, and earn great wages!
Virginia is currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC allows nurses to practice in other NLC states without having to get additional state licenses. New states are frequently joining so keep an eye on the latest NLC map. In the meantime, our team is happy to help you with any Virginia state licensing questions.
Virginia and surrounding areas have both big city excitement and quaint towns for you to explore on your days off, so there is really a lot of variety to explore here when you’re on assignment! The state is also known for its stunning natural beauty, beaches, historical sites, and easy access to east coast hotspots.
Popular attractions and destinations include the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown, Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknowns, Yorktown battlefield, Shenandoah Caverns, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, James River, False Cape State Park, Virginia Beach, Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, tons of wineries and SO much more. You can also explore all that D.C. and other regional sites have to offer!
Virginia is also generally a great state for relaxing at the beach, seaside drives and other road trips, history buffs, sightseeing, dining, winetasting, college sports, shopping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golfing, kayaking, camping, exploring beaches, mountains, and lakes, and tons more.
In addition to its gorgeous mountains and beaches, Virginia is known for its downright delectable cuisine, like Brunswick stew, Chesapeake Bay crab, oysters, homegrown peanuts, deviled eggs, apple butter, stone-ground pancakes, homegrown peanuts, peach cobbler, apple pie, Smithfield country ham, ham biscuits, and fixins like greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread. Wash it down with a fine glass of Virginia wine and you’re living the Virginia dream!
A permanent nurse, also known as a staff nurse, is an RN who works full-time at a healthcare facility instead of taking on various travel nurse jobs. While travel nursing allows you to see new cities and make an impact on patient care in communities all over the nation, staff nurse jobs can give you a little more stability, allowing you to plant down roots to grow in your specialty and advance upward in your career within a single facility.
If you’re interested in permanent placements, working with an agency like Medical Solutions will ensure you make the most out of your career. Apply now and let the best recruiters in the industry help you find your ideal role among hundreds of exclusive perm RN jobs at top U.S. hospitals.
We connect care by staffing top healthcare facilities in Virginia with brilliant Travel Nurses.
Travel Nurses working in Virginia enjoy a personalized payment package with great wage rates, licensure and certification reimbursement, a 401(k) with an immediately vested company contribution, loyalty and referral bonuses, and more.
Learn MoreWe offer our travel nurses and travel allied health professionals day one medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus the option of several additional voluntary benefits, including life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.
Learn MoreCurrent travelers also have automatic, free access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through Cigna, which includes eight free counseling sessions and many more free resources to support you and your family in every facet of life.
Learn MoreWhen it comes to making a home in your latest location, Medical Solutions travelers have the option of company-provided, private, fully furnished, secure, pet-friendly housing arranged by our expert housing team or a non-taxable housing stipend that helps you arrange and pay for your own housing costs, depending on your eligibility and location.
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