From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 22, 2026Sources
The short version
Our one posting here lists $37.12 an hour, a single flat rate rather than a range you have to negotiate blind.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-22A sign-on bonus is advertised for RNs with at least a year of experience across the HCA Virginia Richmond hospitals, though no dollar figure is stated publicly.
For experienced nursesSources
A relocation bonus is part of the RN hiring pitch across the HCA Virginia Richmond hospitals, so ask what it covers before you sign a lease.
If you are moving here
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus for experienced RNs with minimum 1 year RN experience across HCA Virginia Richmond hospitals
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- Relocation
Relocation bonus offered for RN hires across HCA Virginia Richmond hospitals
Units hiring now
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Experienced colleagues and tenure
- Staff note that colleagues want to be there and many have long tenures, ensuring access to experienced nurses.
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As of 2023-01-14Source: glassdoor.com- Night shift support resources
- Nurses report limited availability of ancillary resources such as lab and pharmacy services during night shifts.
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As of 2023-01-14Source: glassdoor.com- Frequent executive turnover
- Former staff noted frequent CEO turnover and operational cutbacks over time that impacted patient census.
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As of 2015-07-19Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Nurses have said lab and pharmacy support thins out on nights, so ask how overnight turnaround actually works before you take a night rotation.
Sources
As of 2023-01-14Source: 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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
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
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
OR (1), psych (1) and wound care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Retreat Doctors' Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Retreat Doctors' Hospital
Registered Nurse RN Wound Healing Center
$34–$51/hr
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health
$32–$48/hr
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse RN Operating Room
$37–$56/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/hcavahealthsystem/posts/join-the-seven-hca-virginia-richmond-hospitals-for-a-virtual-hiring-event-built-/1884906646237842
The short version, Nursing here
- facebook.com/hcavahealthsystem/posts/recent-and-upcoming-rn-graduates-are-invited-to-rsvp-for-our-new-graduate-rn-hir/1923869329008240
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Retreat-Doctors-Hospital-RVW72630743.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-01-14
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Coming off orientation doesn't mean you stop asking for help. Find out who you can go to before the shift gets busy.
You can be nervous and still have a good first clinical. Show up ready to listen, and tell your instructor when you need help.