Virginia Heart
Ambulatory · Alexandria, VA
- 1
- open role, live count
- 4.6
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
Virginia Heart offers affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program for mental and physical well-being, three weeks of paid vacation upon eligibility, one week of paid sick leave, and annual merit-based increases.
The city
Living in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria blends historic charm with easy access to Washington, D.C. Old Town's cobblestone streets and waterfront parks give this Potomac River city a small-town feel, while nearby hospital systems offer varied nursing opportunities. A solid pick for RNs who want capital-area amenities without living in D.C. itself.
Browse roles in Alexandria- Metro price level · Alexandria area
- 108.9
- 9% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,089/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Virginia Heart is a nationally recognized cardiovascular care provider serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years. The practice includes 51 board-certified cardiologists, 3 board-certified sleep specialists, and 25 advanced practice providers, caring for more than 130,000 patients annually.
- Ambulatory · Alexandria
More about Virginia Heart
Virginia Heart operates in affiliation with Inova and maintains multiple locations across the region. The organization emphasizes a team-led, holistic approach to individualized patient care. For nursing professionals, Virginia Heart offers an outpatient cardiology setting with structured weekday hours and no night, weekend, or holiday shifts. The current RN job posting in Alexandria, VA offers an hourly salary range of $36.00 to $40.50 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus, indicating a competitive compensation package for the specialty practice environment. Nurses work alongside cardiologists and advanced practice providers in a collaborative clinical setting focused on cardiovascular care.
Virginia Heart's mission is to improve the health and well-being of their communities through a team-led, holistic approach to individualized, compassionate patient care. The organization embraces shared values that promote teamwork and collaboration, placing the patient and patient experience at the center of all they do.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 102 reviews, with detailed sub-ratings of 3.7 for work-life balance, 3.5 for pay and benefits, 3.4 for job security and advancement, 3.4 for management, and 3.7 for culture. Employees highlighted the ability to learn new things, overall satisfaction, and a clear sense of purpose as positive aspects. One current employee described the environment as 'supportive, collaborative, and empowering,' while another noted the company puts 'patients first without overseeing the well-being of their employees,' suggesting some tension between patient-centric priorities and employee well-being.
The good
- No nights, weekends, or holidays — weekday-only schedule
- $10,000 sign-on bonus offered for RN positions
- Hourly wage range of $36.00 to $40.50 for RNs
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
The hard parts
- Pay and benefits rated only 3.5 out of 5 by employees on Indeed
- Management rated 3.4 out of 5, indicating potential leadership concerns
- Job security and advancement rated 3.4 out of 5, suggesting limited career growth
- Some employees report that patient care is prioritized at the expense of employee well-being
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 23, 2026
- Website
- virginiaheart.com ↗
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