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RN - Private Duty Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services Direct

Newport News, Virginia

Posted Aug 24

Shift
Rotating
Unit
Rehab

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Nurse to patient
1:1

reported

Term
Permanent
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Pay

Against the board
This role$35/hr
nursing in Virginia$36/hr

The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 392 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Registered Nurse (RN) - Homecare

Pay: $35 - $45 / per hour

Tired of running all shift? Work one patient at a time - and actually breathe.

If you're feeling pulled in every direction, this role gives you something different: one patient, a manageable pace, and the ability to deliver care the way it should be.

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Why nurses are making the switch

  • True 1:1 patient care (no overload)
  • Flexible scheduling built around your life
  • Consistent cases - no chasing hours
  • A calmer, low-interruption work environment

What you'll do

  • Provide skilled nursing care in the home
  • Monitor patient condition and respond to changes
  • Administer treatments and medications
  • Work closely with families and care teams
  • Educate patients with confidence

Requirements

  • Active RN license
  • Current BLS certification
  • 1+ year experience preferred

Benefits

  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick time (where applicable)
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Employee discount programs
  • Dedicated local office and clinical support

Additional Details

  • Full-time, part-time, and PRN roles available
  • Day, evening, and overnight shifts depending on assignment
  • Adult and pediatric patient opportunities available

Take back control of your day, your pace, and your patients—apply now to see what nursing can feel like again.

Maxim Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Maxim

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

  • Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Requirements

  • Active RN license
  • Current BLS certification
  • 1+ year experience preferred

Benefits highlights

  • Health savings account
  • Employee discount
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter assistance
  • Employee assistance program

Place

City
Newport News, Virginia
Median rent
$1,339/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$69,634/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
1% above the national average

Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.

Newport News sits along the James River in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, offering nurses a waterfront lifestyle steeped in maritime and military heritage. The city provides easy access to Norfolk and Richmond, a growing healthcare sector, and the natural beauty of the Tidewater area—making it an appealing mid-Atlantic relocation option.

Map showing the location of Newport News, VA
Approximate location in Newport News, VA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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