Newport News Public Schools
Hiring nurses in Newport News, VA
From 3 postings · Employer research Jul 15, 2026
The short version
Newport News Public Schools is a public school district located in Newport News, Virginia, that employs Registered Nurses to provide health care services within its school system.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- Primary and secondary education nurses: all 3 roles
The hard parts
Some prior RN work experience is required, which may limit entry-level applicants
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Solo nurse responsibility at an assigned school without immediate clinical peer support
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Broad scope of practice may require managing wide-ranging health situations without specialized backup on site
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Public school setting may involve variable resources and equipment compared to a hospital environment
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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 Newport News, VA
Newport News sits along the James River in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, offering nurses a waterfront lifestyle steeped in maritime and military heritage. The city provides easy access to Norfolk and Richmond, a growing healthcare sector, and the natural beauty of the Tidewater area—making it an appealing mid-Atlantic relocation option.
Browse roles in Newport News- State price level · Virginia
- 1% above the national average
- State index 101.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,339/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $69,634/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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