University of Virginia Medical Center is a 657-bed hospital in Charlottesville, VA — Teaching.
54 openings posted here, advertised at $2,016 to $2,780 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
University of Virginia Medical Center has 54 openings posted across 10 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,016 to $2,780, with a median of $2,085. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Virginia median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 12 | $2,043 – $2,071 | $2,043 | 1% under | Day, Night |
| PICU | 8 | $2,365 | $2,365 | 8% under | Night |
| PCU | 7 | $2,098 – $2,780 | $2,453 | 7% over | Day, Night |
| ER | 7 | $2,043 | $2,043 | 6% under | Evening, Night |
| NICU | 5 | $2,239 | $2,239 | at the median | Night |
| ICU | 4 | $2,016 – $2,098 | $2,057 | 7% under | Night |
| Pediatrics | 4 | $2,441 | $2,441 | at the median | Day, Night |
| Mother-Baby | 3 | $2,042 | $2,042 | at the median | Day, Night |
| PACU | 2 | $2,064 | $2,064 | 2% under | Night |
| L&D | 2 | $2,181 | $2,181 | 2% under | Night |
The comparison is against the Virginia median advertised rate for the same specialty. University of Virginia Medical Center posts above it in 1 of 10 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 12 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,043 to $2,071 a week, 1% under the Virginia median for Med-Surg. PICU: 8 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,365 a week, 8% under the Virginia median for PICU. PCU: 7 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,098 to $2,780 a week, 7% over the Virginia median for PCU.
Against the national average, Charlottesville, VA runs utilities 11% below and housing 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Charlottesville, VA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1% below |
| Housing | 7% above |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Charlottesville is $1,640 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,410.
Virginia taxes wage income.
22 traveler listings within 25 miles of University of Virginia Medical Center.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond | 20 | $2,268 | 599 | $1,640 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk | 19 | $3,061 | 472 | $1,600 |
| Centra Health - Lynchburg General Hospital | Lynchburg | 18 | $2,307 | 452 | $1,150 |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | Newport News | 14 | $2,240 | 433 | $1,510 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria | 13 | $1,955 | 303 | $2,465 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 4.7★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Workload | 4.5 |
Pros: Travel-friendly, easy assignment. Ratios are solid: 2:1 ICU, 3:1 stepdown, 3-4:1 med-surg. My contract was honored and I worked mostly ICU. If you get floated to the floor and your patient doesn't hav…
Cons: Not much. Floating happens but it's manageable since every unit is welcoming. Housing in Charlottesville can be pricey. Check Furnished Finder for deals. If you're willing to commute 10-20 minutes yo…
Pros: I had a great experience at UVA. The ICU teams are strong, collaborative, and very welcoming to travelers. Ratios were consistently safe, and when I floated to the floor they kept me at 3:1 which I re…
Cons: Parking is the biggest headache. Day shift parks off-site and rides a shuttle, which adds extra time before and after every shift. Housing in Charlottesville is expensive and difficult to secure, so i…