Virginia Department of Corrections
Hiring nurses in Buchanan, VA
- $77k–$107k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 on 3 roles
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 8 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 20, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would work in person, full time, at Nottoway Correctional Center in the Burkeville area. The healthcare unit is a full-service onsite clinic — chronic conditions, trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse on an ordinary shift, not a first-aid closet.
Employer research, Aug 20, 2026
You practice in a full-service onsite clinic at Nottoway Correctional Center, treating chronic conditions, trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comPosted full-time RN pay at Nottoway is $40.14-$51.45 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
If you just finished a Virginia program, you can apply once your NCLEX-RN date is scheduled; the job needs a Virginia or compact RN license.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 8 roles welcomes new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 8 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
Reviews describe strong advancement and professional-development opportunities, sometimes limited by management
Virginia Department of Corrections · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement listed among Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits
Virginia Department of Corrections · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Loan assistance
Up to $10,000 student loan repayment for eligible new hires (alternative to $7,500 sign-on)
Virginia Department of Corrections · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
RN/LPN hiring advertised as 12-hour day or night shifts only; state benefits mention flexible schedules
Virginia Department of Corrections · employer research
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Benefits
Health coverage, 13 paid holidays, paid and unpaid leave, VRS retirement, disability, EAP, wellness, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement; eligible new-hire RNs choose $7,500 sign-on or up to $10,000 student loan repayment.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Full-time RN at Nottoway Correctional Center: $40.14-$51.45 per hour
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Up to $10,000 student loan repayment for eligible new-hire RNs (alternative to sign-on bonus)
As of 2026
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The units
Correctional healthcare (Nottoway Correctional Center)
Nottoway has full-service healthcare and an onsite clinic treating chronic conditions, trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Culture and meaning
- Employees describe a supportive community and meaningful work, alongside reports of a toxic climate and little recognition.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management
- Some staff find leaders concerned and supportive; others cite weak communication and decisions that fuel frustration and burnout.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career growth
- Advancement and development are viewed as strong, but poor management is said to block some employees from progressing.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Flexible schedules exist for some, yet high caseloads and mandatory overtime are frequently tied to burnout.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor shows a 3.5 overall rating from 294 reviews, with 64% saying they would recommend the agency to a friend.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
High caseloads and mandatory overtime are frequently tied to burnout.
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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?
Common questions
Does Virginia Department of Corrections hire new grads?
1 of 8 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 8 roles, up to $7,500.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Virginia Department of Corrections, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Virginia Department of Corrections
Virginia Department of Corrections
Buckingham, VA
- RN
- Per diem
Virginia Department of Corrections
Nottoway Court House, VA
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Virginia Department of Corrections
United States
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Virginia Department of Corrections
United States
- LPN
- Compact license OK
Virginia Department of Corrections
Goochland, VA
- LPN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
- LPN
- Compact license OK
Virginia Department of Corrections
Buchanan, VA
- RN
- Floating required
Virginia Department of Corrections
Burkeville, VA
Registered Nurse RN
$40–$51/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Virginia Department of Corrections sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- facebook.com/henrycountysheriff/posts/we-are-seeking-a-licensed-practical-nurse-lpn-to-join-the-healthcare-team-at-the/1436830765142188
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Virginia-Department-of-Corrections-EI_IE132869.11,45.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Virginia-Department-of-Corrections-Reviews-E132869.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- vadoc.virginia.gov/facilities-and-offices
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