From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
The short version
A public health nurse on a review site described supportive management and an HR and benefits team that actually answered questions.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2021-05-27Source: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive leadership and strong benefits
- A public health nurse commended the organization for supportive management, great team members, and an attentive HR and benefits team.
Sources
As of 2021-05-27Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Arlington, VA
Perched across the Potomac from D.C., Arlington delivers hyper-connected transit living. Rely on 11 Metrorail stations along the Rosslyn–Ballston and Crystal City corridors for easy shift commutes, then unwind at Ballston Quarter or along the Custis Trail. With living costs about 9% above the national average, it trades highway gridlock for walkable, high-density neighborhood energy.
Browse roles in Arlington- Metro price level · Arlington area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,322/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $142,114/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Arlington County
- LPN
- Rotating shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Arlington-County-Government-E139675-RVW47557164.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2021-05-27
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