From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into addiction and detox-residential nursing at Avenues Recovery Center as it opens in the Richmond / North Chesterfield area.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
You run medical intake, vitals, drug screens, labs, and meds on a detox-to-residential unit with a posted Richmond first-shift block of 7am–3pm.
For experienced nursesSources
Avenues Recovery Center at Richmond is opening soon, so you would be joining a new local drug-and-alcohol rehab rather than an established floor already set in its ways.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: instagram.comVirginia postings list a loan repayment program alongside 401(k) matching, health coverage, PTO, and pet insurance.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Nursing here
- Career development
Glassdoor AI summary cites strong emphasis on professional development and numerous advancement and skill-building opportunities
Avenues Recovery Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Loan assistance
Loan repayment program listed among job benefits on Avenues Recovery postings in VA
Avenues Recovery Center · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Richmond RN First Shift day shift 7am-3pm; other nurse postings offer day/evening, FT or PT; reviews cite flexible schedules and manageable caseloads
Avenues Recovery Center · employer research
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Benefits
Loan repayment program, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision, PTO, pet insurance, and AD&D listed on Richmond-area and Virginia nurse postings.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated annual pay range for Nurses (RNs or LPNs) FT or PT; listing is for Prince Frederick MD facility not Richmond
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Benefits listed on Richmond-area and VA postings include loan repayment program, 401(k) matching, health insurance, PTO, pet insurance, AD&D; also medical/dental/vision and generous PTO on nurse posting
As of 2026
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The units
Addiction/Detox-Residential Nursing
RN manages medical intake, vitals, drug screens, labs, pharmacy/meds, med logs, documentation; collaborates with medical, clinical, UR teams at drug/alcohol rehab.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comDetox/Residential/PHP/IOP/Outpatient continuum
Nationwide network offering detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient; JCAHO and CARF accredited and in full compliance with ASAM standards.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive family-like culture
- Staff describe a compassionate, teamwork-oriented, family-like atmosphere tied to a shared recovery mission.
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- Approachable leadership and growth
- Leadership called approachable and invested in growth; open communication and feeling valued are common themes.
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- Work-life balance vs emotional load
- Many cite healthy balance and flexible schedules, while some note the emotional demands of addiction recovery work.
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More review themes
- Overall ratings
- Indeed overall about 4.1/5 (194 reviews) with culture ~4.2; Glassdoor category scores roughly 4.2-4.5 and ~85% positive outlook.
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- Census-driven ethics concerns
- At least one review alleges poor culture, unethical census-driven management, and unequal patient treatment while still praising direct care.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
At least one review alleges unethical census-driven management and unequal patient treatment, even while praising direct care.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Richmond, VA
Richmond pairs a thriving medical community with James River rapids running right downtown. Unwind along the red-brick streets of The Fan, grab post-shift bites in Church Hill, and enjoy a cost of living about 2% below the national average, letting your nursing income buy genuine character and an easy, river-city commute.
Browse roles in Richmond- Metro price level · Richmond area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 97.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,372/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,587/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Avenues Recovery Center
Sources
- avenuesrecovery.com/about-us
Employer website, Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Avenues-Recovery-Center-Reviews-E2375750.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Avenues-Recovery-Center-benefit-Reviews-EI_IE2375750.0,23_KH24,31.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Avenues-Recovery-3/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- instagram.com/avenuesrecovery
The short version · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/avenues-recovery-center/nurses-rns-or-lpns-ft-or-pt-34491994
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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