Travel nursing contracts in Virginia advertise a median of $2,325 a week, with the middle half between $2,157 and $2,596, across 138 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Virginia job board.
Travel nurses in Virginia have access to 173 furnished rental listings, 20 reviewed hospitals, and an average weekly pay of $2,587 based on 3 pay reports on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
289 openings across 23 cities from $1,903–$3,753/week.
25 hospitals in Virginia are hiring travel nurses, 233 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
173 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,600/month.
For the same specialties, Virginia pays about 3% below the national median, across 132 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty.
Statewide, prices run 1% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101.1 | 1% higher |
| Housing | 106.8 | 7% higher |
| Utilities | 92.2 | 8% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 100.4 | at the national average |
| Services | 100.2 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,475/month, the median across 134 Virginia cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Virginia runs $113–$295 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Virginia reviewed by travel nurses
Travel nurses in Virginia earn an average of $2,587 per week based on 3 pay reports.
Of the 11 nursing specialties with open contracts in Virginia, Cath Lab pays the most at $3,340 per week and Med-Surg the least at $2,103.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ICU | 21 | $2,276 |
| PCU | 21 | $2,325 |
| ER | 17 | $2,199 |
| Med-Surg | 13 | $2,103 |
| OR | 10 | $2,614 |
| PACU | 8 | $2,305 |
| Cath Lab | 7 | $3,340 |
| L&D | 6 | $2,536 |
| Telemetry | 6 | $2,737 |
| Oncology | 5 | $2,261 |
| Pediatrics | 5 | $2,381 |