PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Nurse- Home Care Infusion
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$41.93–$61.01/ hour
Top 25% pay
Registered Nurse jobs in Chesapeake, VA
Registered Nurses in the Chesapeake 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. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Chesapeake. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chesapeake.
- $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 Registered Nurse roles in Chesapeake
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Home Health Coordinator – Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$87k–$127k/ year
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
RN PRACTICE COORDINATOR
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$99k–$143k/ year
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$87k–$127k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse - Home Care
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$87k–$127k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$87k–$127k/ year
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Primary Care RN
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$38.01–$55.42/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Direct Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$38.01–$55.42/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Oncology Registered Nurse
US Oncology Network · Chesapeake, VA
$31.85–$64.75/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse Per Diem Hospice
Amedisys · Chesapeake, VA
$39.00–$42.00/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in Chesapeake
2 more open roles from employers in Chesapeake. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Home Health RN - Suffolk Territory
Amedisys · Chesapeake, VA
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN Home Health - Chesapeake VA Territory
Amedisys · Chesapeake, VA
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Named employers near Chesapeake, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Chesapeake
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 8 | $51.47 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $48.30 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $40.50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake 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
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 Chesapeake
- 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake
| 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 registered 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 Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Chesapeake city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake city (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $39.03/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $39.03/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $43.14/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $38.88/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $38.99/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $40.80/hr | 56,764 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia · Registered 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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Chesapeake, VA?
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 Chesapeake a good place for registered 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 registered nurses in Chesapeake?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Chesapeake. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as a registered 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 Chesapeake in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake 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 registered nurses in Chesapeake?
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Your RN pay reportChesapeake, 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
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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
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