PermanentPosted yesterday
New Graduate RN - ICU - Nights
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$31.00–$49.50/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in South Hill, VA
The median registered nurse pay in Virginia is $42.70 per hour ($88,820 a year), with the typical range running from $37.33 to $48.52. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for South Hill. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in South Hill. The free report below lists employers near South Hill and what they pay.
- $42.70median pay per hour, Virginia
- $37–$49typical range per hour
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in South Hill
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Nights
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$34.00–$49.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Nights
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$34.00–$49.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Clinic - Days
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$34.00–$49.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute - PRN - Days
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$34.00–$49.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
New Graduate RN - Acute Care - Nights
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$31.00–$49.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Nights
VCU Health System · South Hill, VA
$34.00–$49.50/ hour
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Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 77,420 registered nurses employed in Virginia.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.95 | $64,380 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.33 | $77,650 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.70 | $88,820 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.52 | $100,920 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.64 | $124,050 | 33% 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.
Estimate your South Hill 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 South Hill
| 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 South Hill
CMS lists 1 hospital in South Hill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital South Hill, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 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 Mecklenburg County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Mecklenburg County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount, NC | 55 mi | $38.99/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 57 mi | $40.80/hr | 56,764 |
| Richmond, VA | 66 mi | $43.14/hr | 233,655 |
| Durham, NC | 67 mi | $39.36/hr | 301,870 |
| Raleigh, NC | 68 mi | $40.80/hr | 499,825 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 75 mi | $39.36/hr | 64,028 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in South Hill
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in South Hill, 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 South Hill?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in South Hill. Your free report adds named employers and pay near South Hill.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in South Hill 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 South Hill in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Mecklenburg 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 South Hill?
The federal per diem benchmark in South Hill 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 South Hill?
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Your RN pay reportSouth Hill, 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
- Transfer Center Bed Flow Coordinator RNPermanent$47.47–$69.73/ hour
+ 682 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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