VA · Newport News · Updated October 15, 2026

Oncology nurse jobs in Newport News, VA

Registered Nurses in the Newport News area earn a median of $39.03 per hour, about $81,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.87 and $47.01. That ranks 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 292nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Newport News. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newport News.

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Registered Nurse pay in Newport News, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.55$63,54032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.87$76,69018% below U.S. median
Median$39.03$81,17013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.01$97,7804% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.63$115,71024% above U.S. median

How Newport News 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 oncology 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 Newport News

  • 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 Newport News 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 Newport News

ItemFederal 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 oncology 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 Newport News

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Newport News, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of oncology nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Newport News, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Newport News city

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Newport News city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hampton, VA13 mi$39.03/hr137,596
Norfolk, VA19 mi$39.03/hr231,105
Richmond, VA61 mi$43.14/hr233,655

Oncology nurse jobs in Virginia · Oncology nurse jobs nationwide

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.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Newport News

Newport News city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do oncology nurses make in Newport News, 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 Newport News a good place for oncology 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 oncology nurses in Newport News?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Newport News. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport News.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Newport News as an oncology 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 Newport News in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Newport News 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 Newport News?

The federal per diem benchmark in Newport News 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.

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Your RN pay reportNewport News, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationRichmond, VA · 2 postings$60.98/ hr$40–$82
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 255 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$74
  • 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

  1. Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (1P)Permanent
    $82k–$164k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Richmond, VA · posted today
  2. Transfer Center Bed Flow Coordinator RNPermanent
    $47.47–$69.73/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted today

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