From 9 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
Across six VHC Health postings we track, hourly pay runs from $29.19 to $44.20 with a median of $44.20.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-07A Glassdoor employer job listing advertises $40-$47/hr for the Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, open to July-August graduates.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comA Glassdoor employer listing for PRN OB/GYN RN work shows $52-$74/hr, a notably different band than the staff roles.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 9 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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- Nursing leadership
Melody Dickerson, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE · Senior Vice President, Hospital Operations & Chief Nursing Officer
VHC Health
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Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40 - $47/hr for Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency (July-August Graduates Only), Arlington, VA
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$44 - $44/hr for Registered Nurse, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Arlington, VA
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$52 - $74/hr for PRN Registered Nurse- OB/GYN, Arlington, VA
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
$79K - $79K/yr for Registered Nurse (RN) or MSW Case Manager - Outpatient Clinic, Arlington, VA
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 Sign-on bonus for ER Registered Nurse (Night-Shift)
As of 2026
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Scheduling and shift incentives
- Staff value flexible self-scheduling arrangements and lucrative bonuses for picking up additional shifts.
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As of 2026-09-01Source: glassdoor.com- Attendance enforcement and turnover
- Reviewers criticize a rigid attendance policy and express concerns over heavy reliance on newer nurses and weak retention.
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As of 2026-09-01Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation adjustment dissatisfaction
- Online discussion points to nurse frustration over significant wage cuts framed as market adjustments.
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As of 2026Source: reddit.com
More review themes
- Work culture variation
- Registered nurses report competitive base pay for the region, but emphasize that work culture fluctuates significantly between units.
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As of 2026-05-04Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers point to a rigid attendance policy and weak retention, and a nursing forum thread describes wage cuts framed as market adjustments.
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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Arlington, VA
Perched across the Potomac from D.C., Arlington delivers hyper-connected transit living. Rely on 11 Metrorail stations along the Rosslyn–Ballston and Crystal City corridors for easy shift commutes, then unwind at Ballston Quarter or along the Custis Trail. With living costs about 9% above the national average, it trades highway gridlock for walkable, high-density neighborhood energy.
Browse roles in Arlington- Metro price level · Arlington area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,322/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $142,114/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does VHC Health hire new grads?
2 of 9 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg, tele, IMCU (2), cath lab (1), general surgical/trauma (1), ICU (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to VHC Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at VHC Health
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- Magnet-designated
- LPN
- Magnet-designated
- LPN
- Per diem
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery
$44–$74/hr
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Floating required
Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
$44–$74/hr
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Floating required
Sources
- facebook.com/adamshealthnet/posts/-ready-for-a-career-where-every-shift-mattersadams-memorial-hospital-is-hiring-a/1606666644801760
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/VHC-Health-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE28072.0,10_KO11,27.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/VHC-Health-Arlington-Reviews-EI_IE28072.0,10_IL.11,20_IC1130337.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-01
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/1g9z7jh/avoid_vhc_health
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- vhchealth.org/careers/nurses
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