Western State Hospital

Hiring organization · Based in Staunton, VA

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Staunton, VA

Staunton sits in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, framed by Blue Ridge Mountain views and a walkable historic downtown lined with Victorian architecture. Home to the American Shakespeare Center and Woodrow Wilson's birthplace, this small city blends artsy energy with small-town calm—an appealing spot for nurses seeking a slower pace with cultural perks.

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Metro price level · Staunton area: 9% below the national average; BEA index 91.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,024/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $65,581/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

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