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Nurses in Virginia
Virginia nurses staff Inova, Sentara, VCU Health, UVA Health, and Carilion — with Northern Virginia hospitals a top destination for federal employees, military families, and travel RNs from the DMV region.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Virginia directory →- Active nurses
- 70,200+
- Avg. RN salary
- $83,180/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- VA
Virginia Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Virginia
Highest-demand nursing roles across Virginia hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Virginia
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Virginia — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Virginia
How do I verify a nurse's license in Virginia?
Use the Virginia Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Virginia?
Approximately 70,200 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Virginia, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Virginia?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Virginia is roughly $83,180, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Virginia?
Hiring volume in Virginia is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, ICU Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.