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Nursing jobs in Virginia Beach, Virginia 2026
Metro-level context for Virginia Beach — Virginia's statewide RN market, top hospitals hiring in the Virginia Beach area, and how the EB-3 sponsorship landscape looks locally.
Metro population
1.8M
RN employed (est.)
13,400
State median salary
$93,850
State shortage
8,600
Top hospitals hiring in Virginia Beach
- • Sentara Virginia Beach
- • Chesapeake Regional
- • Bon Secours Maryview
Why Virginia Beach for international nurses
Virginia Beach is one of Virginia's largest RN markets with roughly 13,400 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.