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Nursing jobs in Norfolk, Virginia 2026
Metro-level context for Norfolk — Virginia's statewide RN market, top hospitals hiring in the Norfolk area, and how the EB-3 sponsorship landscape looks locally.
Metro population
1.8M
RN employed (est.)
12,900
State median salary
$93,850
State shortage
8,600
Top hospitals hiring in Norfolk
- • Sentara Norfolk General
- • Bon Secours DePaul
- • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Why Norfolk for international nurses
Norfolk is one of Virginia's largest RN markets with roughly 12,900 registered nurses employed. Virginia has a 8,600 nurse shortage (7% of demand). Median RN salary in the state is $93,850, translating to $81,382 in national purchasing power after cost of living adjustment.