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Registered Nurses (RN)- Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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ICU nurse jobs in Norfolk, VA
Pay for registered nurses in the Norfolk area centers on $39.03 per hour, or about $81,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.87 and the upper quarter over $47.01. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk. That ranks 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 292nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Norfolk.
- $39.03median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 16,270registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay
Open ICU nurse roles in Norfolk
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Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Surgical ICU Weekends
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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Registered Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience ICU
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) Interview Day 9/16/2026 Registered Nurses
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Stepdown Unit
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - General Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Norfolk, VA
The metro median is 9% below the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 16,270 registered nurses employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 21.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.55 | $63,540 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.87 | $76,690 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.03 | $81,170 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.01 | $97,780 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.63 | $115,710 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk ranks
- 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 292nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ICU nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Norfolk
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.03 median hour buys what $39.85 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Norfolk paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,405
- Per year: $70,254
- Per month: $5,854
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Norfolk
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel ICU nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Norfolk
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc Norfolk, VA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Norfolk city
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Norfolk city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $39.03/hr | 137,596 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 16 mi | $39.03/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $43.14/hr | 233,655 |
License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Virginia license by endorsement.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do ICU nurses make in Norfolk, VA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $39.03 per hour, about $81,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.87 and $47.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Norfolk a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 292nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ICU nurses in Norfolk?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk as an ICU nurse?
Virginia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Norfolk in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Norfolk city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Norfolk?
The federal per diem benchmark in Norfolk is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ICU nurses in Norfolk?
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Your RN pay reportNorfolk, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 255 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$74
- Veterans Health AdministrationRichmond, VA · 2 postings$60.98/ hr$40–$82
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 87 postings$48.43/ hr$34–$65
- US Oncology NetworkHampton, VA · 3 postings$48.30/ hr$32–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$46.12High$61
684 RN postings with published pay in Virginia, 597 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 684 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (1P)Permanent$82k–$164k/ year
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