Valley Health
Community hospital in Winchester, VA
- $71k–$129k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring nights and rotating
- Nurse residency
From 5 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
Valley Health in Winchester, Virginia—a multi-site system that stretches across Virginia and West Virginia with hospitals, urgent care, primary care, imaging, lab, rehab, specialty, and behavioral health.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
If you accept an eligible RN-1 role, you are auto-enrolled in the Valley Health Nurse Residency Program—no separate application.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.comResidency pairs you with a one-on-one preceptor and backs you with an NRP facilitator and clinical educators.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.comThe RN II Professional Practice Ladder asks you to take charge, join PI work, complete education or an article, and submit an annual portfolio by March 1.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Valley Health Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · Applications: No separate application; auto-enrolled upon accepting RN-1 if eligible
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 4 of the 5 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Valley Health Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · Applications: No separate application; auto-enrolled upon accepting RN-1 if eligible
Valley Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com- Preceptors and orientation
NRP includes one-on-one clinical experience with a preceptor plus support from NRP facilitator and clinical educators.
Valley Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com- Career development
RN II Professional Practice Ladder requires charge nurse duty, PI activity, education/seminar or article, annual portfolio by March 1, peer review.
Valley Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com- Scheduling
EmPath RN postings list full-time with shift varies.
Valley Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com- Charge opportunities
RN II Professional Practice Ladder requires assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse.
Valley Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealthlink.com
Units hiring now
- 4 surgicalNights 11 open
- EmPathRotating 11 open
Employer posts full-time RN EmPath roles with varying shifts; RN II duties include charge, PI, and unit population competencies.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: valleyhealthlink.com - ERNights 11 open
- Mother babyNights 11 open
- PULMONARY CARE - 206142Nights 11 open
Warren Memorial Hospital
Employer careers content features an RN day-in-the-life at Warren Memorial Hospital within the Valley Health system.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive teamwork culture
- Staff describe a caring, engaged culture with strong peer connection and community focus.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership communication gaps
- Reviews cite weak transparency and communication between senior leaders and front-line managers.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Advancement and favoritism
- Growth paths exist but some say favoritism and limited promotions block long-term staff.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Work-life balance vs workload
- Balance is generally good, though heavy expectations can spill into personal time in tough roles.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews cite weak transparency and communication between senior leaders and front-line managers.
Sources
As of 2026Source: 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 Winchester, VA
Anchored in the northern Shenandoah Valley, Winchester pairs Blue Ridge trailheads with brick-paved strolls along the historic Loudoun Street Mall. With living costs about 3.5% below the national average, nurses tap into regional high-acuity care without big-city overhead, coming home to apple orchards, independent coffee shops, and an easy commute.
Browse roles in Winchester- Metro price level · Winchester area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,315/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $63,974/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Valley Health hire new grads?
2 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Valley Health Nurse Residency Program (NRP) · Applications: No separate application; auto-enrolled upon accepting RN-1 if eligible.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
4 surgical (1), emPath (1), ER (1), mother baby (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Valley Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Valley Health
- RN
- Third Shift (United States of America)
- 4 Surgical
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Night shift
- Travel contract
- RN
- Night shift
- Travel contract
- RN
- Rotating shift
Sources
- facebook.com/ValleyHealthCareers/videos/day-in-the-life-cameron-rn-at-warren-memorial-hospital/1015511816975679
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Valley-Health-Virginia-and-West-Virginia-Reviews-E17435.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- valleyhealthlink.com
Employer website
- valleyhealthlink.com/careers/career-paths/nursing/nurse-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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