Medical College of Virginia Hospitals is an 816-bed hospital in Richmond, VA — Teaching.
Against the national average, Richmond, VA runs utilities 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Richmond, VA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 1% below |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Richmond is $1,640 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,480.
Virginia taxes wage income.
17 traveler listings in Richmond, VA.
Other Virginia hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk | 29 | $2,628 | 472 | $1,600 |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 23 | $2,421 | 657 | $1,640 |
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond | 21 | $2,225 | 599 | $1,640 |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | Chesapeake | 20 | $2,199 | 302 | $1,895 |
| Centra Health - Lynchburg General Hospital | Lynchburg | 18 | $2,315 | 452 | $1,150 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 3.4★ overall, 67% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 3.5 |
| Safety | 3.7 |
| Workload | 2.7 |
Pros: Above average compared to some assignments. Better hospital in the area. ED ratios 1:4.
Cons: No breaks, techs didn't help, high acuity. Parking is expensive near the hospital or a bus and walk.
Pros: PCU/med-tele 1:4. Great teamwork. Usually a free charge who helps with admits and procedures. Helpful rapid response team. Ultrasound IV nurses. Most floors give fair float assignments. Requests honor…
Cons: RN does vitals, labs, EKGs and breathing treatments, care partner mostly helps with baths and sugars. Travelers float first. No self scheduling.
Pros: PCU/med-tele 1:4. Great teamwork, usually a free charge who helps with admits and procedures, and a rapid response team that has your back. Ultrasound nurses for hard IVs. Floors gave fair assignments…
Cons: RN does vitals, labs, EKGs and breathing treatments. Care partner mostly helps with cleaning and sugars. Travelers float first. No self scheduling.