Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit

Reston Hospital Center

Reston, Virginia

Eligibility: Med surg

Posted Aug 4

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $51/hr, across 899 postings.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Behavioral health services
Telemedicine services

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Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off
Paid family leave
Long-term disability coverage
Short-term disability coverage
Leaves of absence
401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Certification support
Dependent scholarships
Fertility and family building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
Supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling
Identity theft protection

The role and schedule

Weekends: Weekends required

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Reston Hospital Center

Hospital: Reston Hospital Center
Address: 1850 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY, RESTON, VA, 20190
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 201

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As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What's around it?

Reston Hospital Center · Reston, VA

Reston, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $2,231/mo
Household income: $148,710/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Reston, VA

NeighborhoodsReston offers distinct micro-neighborhoods shaped by Robert Simon's planned village design. Reston Town Center and Reston Station provide walkable high-density urban living with high-rise luxury apartments, condos, and immediate Silver Line Metro access. In contrast, historic Lake Anne features mid-century concrete architecture, waterfront plazas, and townhomes clustered around the marina. Quieter residential areas like South Lakes, Deepwood, and Hunters Woods are characterized by wooded walking pathways, cluster townhomes, and neighborhood swimming pools tucked into forested scenery, while Lake Newport offers private executive detached homes.

Reston offers distinct micro-neighborhoods shaped by Robert Simon's planned village design. Reston Town Center and Reston Station provide walkable high-density urban living with high-rise luxury apartments, condos, and immediate Silver Line Metro access.

In contrast, historic Lake Anne features mid-century concrete architecture, waterfront plazas, and townhomes clustered around the marina. Quieter residential areas like South Lakes, Deepwood, and Hunters Woods are characterized by wooded walking pathways, cluster townhomes, and neighborhood swimming pools tucked into forested scenery, while Lake Newport offers private executive detached homes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: foxessellfaster.com Source 2: avantreston.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers driving across the region rely on three central arteries: the Dulles Access and Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway, and Route 7, with average area commute times running around 23 to 24 minutes. The Dulles Toll Road physically bisects Reston into north and south sections, making cross-town travel subject to toll costs or congestion along local bypasses. Mass transit connectivity is anchored by the Washington Metro Silver Line stations at Reston Town Center and Wiehle-Reston East, which provide rail access eastward toward Tysons and Washington, D.C., as well as westward to Dulles International Airport roughly seven minutes away.

Healthcare workers driving across the region rely on three central arteries: the Dulles Access and Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway, and Route 7, with average area commute times running around 23 to 24 minutes. The Dulles Toll Road physically bisects Reston into north and south sections, making cross-town travel subject to toll costs or congestion along local bypasses.

Mass transit connectivity is anchored by the Washington Metro Silver Line stations at Reston Town Center and Wiehle-Reston East, which provide rail access eastward toward Tysons and Washington, D.C., as well as westward to Dulles International Airport roughly seven minutes away.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Reston Association's network of 55 miles of paved pathways that weave behind subdivisions and eliminate the need to walk along major roadways. Cyclists and runners take direct advantage of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail slicing through town. Water recreation centers on Lake Anne, Lake Newport, and South Lakes, where residents launch kayaks, paddleboards, and non-motorized boats, complemented by numerous neighborhood tennis, pickleball courts, and community pools.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Reston Association's network of 55 miles of paved pathways that weave behind subdivisions and eliminate the need to walk along major roadways. Cyclists and runners take direct advantage of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail slicing through town.

Water recreation centers on Lake Anne, Lake Newport, and South Lakes, where residents launch kayaks, paddleboards, and non-motorized boats, complemented by numerous neighborhood tennis, pickleball courts, and community pools.

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Living in Reston

Conceived in the 1960s by developer Robert E. Simon as an intentional New Town, Reston combines urban convenience with deep natural integration. Relocating nurses can base themselves in modern high-rises around Reston Town Center or settle into mid-century townhomes nestled along Lake Anne and South Lakes. Over 55 miles of shaded pathways and direct links to the W&OD Trail allow residents to jog, walk dogs, or commute without navigating roadway traffic. Dining and leisure span tapas at Barcelona Wine Bar, pints at Lake Anne Brew House, and exhibits at the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art. Commuting across Fairfax County relies on the Fairfax County Parkway, Route 7, and the Silver Line Metro, though the toll road divides the city and toll costs mount quickly. In addition to regional traffic, prospective residents must prepare for administrative layers, including combined cluster and Reston Association dues. For clinicians seeking quiet, wooded neighborhoods without sacrificing fast Metro access to Dulles Airport or Washington, D.C., Reston offers an enduring, highly livable suburban compromise.

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The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Reston, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.