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RN - Critical Care - CNRVMC - Nights
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Christiansburg, VA
Pay for registered nurses in the Christiansburg area centers on $39.15 per hour, or about $81,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.74 and the upper quarter over $40.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Christiansburg. That ranks 202nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 198th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Christiansburg.
- $39.15median pay per hour, Blacksburg
- $34–$41typical range per hour
- 1,190registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Christiansburg
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RN - Surgical Care - CNRVMC - Nights
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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RN - Adult Inpatient Mental Health - CNRVMC - Nights
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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RN - Progressive Care Unit - CNRVMC - Flex
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$33.52–$50.28/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN I Practice – New River Valley Cardiology Clinic - FT
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$27.70–$41.55/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
CVT I - RN - Cath Lab - CNRVMC
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$36.87–$55.31/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
RN - Medical Care - CNRVMC - Nights
Carilion Clinic · Christiansburg, VA
$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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The metro median is 8% below the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,190 registered nurses employed in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area, 15.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.18 | $62,770 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.74 | $70,180 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.15 | $81,430 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.54 | $84,320 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.71 | $97,160 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Christiansburg ranks
- 202nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 198th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Christiansburg
- Overall prices in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.15 median hour buys what $42.23 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Christiansburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,409
- Per year: $70,470
- Per month: $5,872
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Christiansburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,330 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,290 |
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. 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 Christiansburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Christiansburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Christiansburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Montgomery County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 26 mi | $36.52/hr | 97,912 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 69 mi | $39.34/hr | 80,301 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 72 mi | $40.51/hr | 255,769 |
| Greensboro, NC | 79 mi | $40.48/hr | 307,381 |
| High Point, NC | 83 mi | $40.48/hr | 118,601 |
| Burlington, NC | 90 mi | $41.88/hr | 61,365 |
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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 Christiansburg, VA?
Registered Nurses in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area have a median pay of $39.15 per hour, about $81,430 a year. The middle half earn between $33.74 and $40.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Christiansburg a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford ranks 198th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 202nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Christiansburg?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Christiansburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Christiansburg.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County. 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 Christiansburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Christiansburg is $122 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,330 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Christiansburg?
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Your RN pay reportChristiansburg, 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
- Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (1P)Permanent$82k–$164k/ year
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