TriCities Hospital
Community hospital in Hopewell, VA
- $47k–$105k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- 147 beds
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 7 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 147-bed HCA hospital in Hopewell, Virginia—long known in the region and once called John Randolph Medical Center—that also runs a freestanding Prince George ER.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
You can enter a paid year-long HCA residency at TriCities with tracks in Stepdown, Med-Surg Orthopedic, or Behavioral Health, built around preceptorship, sims, and an EBP project.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.hcahealthcare.comNew Grad RN Residency Stepdown postings list an hourly range around $32.14–$48.20, with typical hires below midpoint.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.hcahealthcare.comThe ER is stroke and chest pain accredited, and the hospital has been hiring emergency room RNs with a sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 7 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
HCA Healthcare Residency Program at TriCities Hospital
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.hcahealthcare.com- Preceptors and orientation
Residency includes preceptorship training with a facility preceptor plus mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.hcahealthcare.com- Tuition support
Education assistance covering tuition, student loan, and certification support
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Loan assistance
Education assistance includes student loan support
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
New Grad Stepdown full-time Days with rotating weekends; some staff report flexible scheduling amid staffing shortages
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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- Floating
Float Pool RN PRN positions exist for experienced acute-care RNs
TriCities Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Medical at low or no copay for many services; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% by tenure; ESPP at 10% off HCA stock; Progyny/adoption support; pet insurance; counseling; moving assistance; education assistance for tuition, student loans, and certifications.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
New Grad RN Residency Stepdown Unit hourly wage estimate $32.14-$48.20/hour; typical hire below midpoint
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Float Pool Registered Nurse RN PRN estimated $60,000-$84,000/year
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Emergency room RNs hired with sign-on bonus (amount not stated)
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
New Grad RN sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates (historic post; amount not stated)
As of 2019
Sources
- Relocation
Relocation assistance to qualified New Grad RN candidates (historic; amount not stated)
As of 2019
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Units hiring now
- ER1 open
- ICU1 open
- Med surg1 open
- Preadmission testingDays 11 open
- Psych1 open
- StepdownDays 11 open
Active New Grad RN Residency Stepdown Unit posting; full-time days with rotating weekends.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.com - Wound care1 open
Med-Surg Orthopedic
Employer lists New Grad RN Residency Medical Surgical Orthopedic with specialty clinical training and preceptorship.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comBehavioral Health
Employer offers New Grad RN Residency Behavioral Health as a year-long residency track.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comEmergency Room
ER is stroke and chest pain accredited; freestanding Prince George ER also opened; ER RN hiring with sign-on.
Sources
Float Pool
Float Pool RN PRN role requires licensed RN with at least two years acute care experience.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker culture vs management
- Staff value a family-like peer atmosphere but cite weak management support, accountability, and communication.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership and morale
- Reviews describe poor leadership, ineffective decisions, cross-department disrespect, and low morale.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Training, recognition, turnover
- Employees report inadequate training and recognition, high turnover, and limited advancement.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Staffing and workload
- Flexible scheduling is appreciated by some, but shortages drive heavy workload and stress.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation rate
- Glassdoor snapshot about 2.5/5 from ~24 ratings; roughly 45-46% would recommend to a friend.
Sources
- Travel nurse interest
- Travel nurses on Reddit ask peers about first-assignment experiences at this Hopewell facility.
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As of 2024Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
On Glassdoor, the snapshot sits around 2.5/5 from roughly two dozen ratings, with only about 45–46% saying they would recommend the place, and reviews often name weak management support, high turnover, and heavy workload from shortages.
Sources
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 Hopewell, VA
Hopewell sits at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers, roughly 20 miles south of Richmond. This small Virginia city blends Civil War history with a quiet riverside setting, offering a slower pace while keeping the state capital within easy commuting distance for weekend dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Browse roles in Hopewell- State price level · Virginia
- 1% above the national average
- State index 101.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,106/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,729/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does TriCities Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 7 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: HCA Healthcare Residency Program at TriCities Hospital.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), ICU (1), med surg (1), preadmission testing (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to TriCities Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at TriCities Hospital
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
PCU Licensed Practical Nurse
$23–$32/hr
- LPN/LVN
- Day shift
- Progressive Care Unit
Emergency Room Registered Nurse RN
$34–$51/hr
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
Preadmission Testing Registered Nurse RN
$32–$48/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
New Grad RN Residency Behavioral Health
$32–$48/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
Sources
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/jobs/17746791-new-grad-rn-residency-stepdown-unit
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/TriCitiesHospital/posts/tricities-hospital-is-looking-for-emergency-room-rns-to-be-a-part-of-our-committ/773267094432579
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/cjwmedicalcenter/posts/nurses-in-richmond-have-an-exciting-reason-to-explore-opportunities-with-hca-vir/1349953540494233
Nursing here · as of 2019
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-TriCities-Hospital-EI_IE121196.11,29.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/TriCities-Hospital-Hopewell-VA-Reviews-EI_IE121196.0,18_IL.19,30_IC1130166.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- hcavirginia.com/locations/tricities-hospital/for-patients/the-daisy-award
Employer website
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/1gve6br/tricities_hospital
What nurses say · as of 2024
- talents.vaia.com/companies/tricities-hospital/charles-city/float-pool-registered-nurse-rn-prn-70176318
Nursing here · as of 2026
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