From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 9, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. The city runs about 6% below the national cost of living, with an average commute near 17 minutes if you have a car.
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
The hard parts
The area is highly car-dependent and the nursing employment base is localized around a few large systems, so you will almost certainly need a car and will have fewer employer options than in a bigger metro.
Area is highly car-dependent
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
Nursing employment base is localized around a few large systems
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
No usable pay, ratio, or scheduling detail in current validated postings for this hospital
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Roanoke, VA
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains beneath the iconic Mill Mountain Star, Roanoke pairs clinical career growth with immediate access to the Roanoke River Greenway. Shifts give way to mountain trailheads, while a cost of living about 6% below the national average ensures your nursing paycheck delivers real breathing room.
Browse roles in Roanoke- Metro price level · Roanoke area
- 6% below the national average
- BEA index 93.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $996/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $55,378/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Sources
- carilionclinic.org/locations/carilion-roanoke-memorial-hospital
Employer website
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