VA · Harrisonburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

Registered Nurses in Virginia earn a median of $42.70 per hour, about $88,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.33 and $48.52. That is 5% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Harrisonburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Harrisonburg.

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Registered Nurse pay in Harrisonburg, VA

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 77,420 registered nurses employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.95$64,38031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.33$77,65017% below U.S. median
Median$42.70$88,8205% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.52$100,9208% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.64$124,05033% above U.S. median

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 Harrisonburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).

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 Harrisonburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,537
  • Per year: $76,860
  • Per month: $6,405

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Virginia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg

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 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 Harrisonburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Harrisonburg city

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Lynchburg, VA74 mi$39.34/hr80,301
Richmond, VA98 mi$43.14/hr233,655
Roanoke, VA100 mi$36.52/hr97,912
Alexandria, VA100 mi$48.94/hr159,102
Rockville, MD103 mi$48.94/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD103 mi$48.94/hr70,686

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.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Harrisonburg, VA?

Registered Nurses in Virginia have a median pay of $42.70 per hour, about $88,820 a year. The middle half earn between $37.33 and $48.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring registered nurses in Harrisonburg?

We list 19 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisonburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisonburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?

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Your RN pay reportHarrisonburg, 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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