Public Health Nurse (School Health)

Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia

Posted Aug 21

Unit and setting: Public Health
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This posting may be used to fill future positions, including part time, full time and/or Bilingual. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join our team. This Nurse will provide health services while traveling within Arlington to schools, public health clinics, other Department of Human Services Units, and to community buildings to facilitate services or to participate in meetings or task forces.

The population served is culturally diverse.

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In Arlington, VA

Arlington, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $2,322/mo
Household income: $142,114/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Arlington, VA

NeighborhoodsArlington offers distinct neighborhood corridors shaped largely by Metrorail lines. Along the Rosslyn–Ballston corridor, Clarendon and Courthouse are energetic hubs featuring mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and bustling nightlife, while neighboring Ballston and Virginia Square provide direct access to the Orange and Silver lines with shopping at Ballston Quarter and an active young professional demographic. Rosslyn sits directly across Key Bridge from Georgetown, dominated by luxury high-rise towers. In the southern transit corridor (National Landing), Crystal City and Pentagon City offer high-density apartment buildings and swift Blue and Yellow line connections, complemented by residential enclaves like Aurora Highlands. Quieter, family-oriented neighborhoods with detached single-family homes include Bluemont, Westover, Lyon Village, and Shirlington.

Arlington offers distinct neighborhood corridors shaped largely by Metrorail lines. Along the Rosslyn–Ballston corridor, Clarendon and Courthouse are energetic hubs featuring mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and bustling nightlife, while neighboring Ballston and Virginia Square provide direct access to the Orange and Silver lines with shopping at Ballston Quarter and an active young professional demographic.

Rosslyn sits directly across Key Bridge from Georgetown, dominated by luxury high-rise towers. In the southern transit corridor (National Landing), Crystal City and Pentagon City offer high-density apartment buildings and swift Blue and Yellow line connections, complemented by residential enclaves like Aurora Highlands.

Quieter, family-oriented neighborhoods with detached single-family homes include Bluemont, Westover, Lyon Village, and Shirlington.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: arlingtonrealestateadvisors.com Source 3: onestreet.one Source 4: quora.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Arlington and into Washington, D.C. relies heavily on the Washington Metro, with 11 stations spanning the Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow lines. The Rosslyn–Ballston corridor (Orange/Silver) offers seamless east-west transit, while Crystal City and Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow) allow rapid trips south toward Alexandria or north across the Potomac. Arlington Transit (ART) buses provide extensive local feeder service connecting transit corridors like Columbia Pike and Langston Boulevard. For drivers, Interstate 66, Route 7, and Richmond Highway are primary arteries, though peak-hour road congestion is notorious across Northern Virginia. Shift workers bringing cars must navigate neighborhood residential parking permit programs and high-density garage parking rules.

Commuting within Arlington and into Washington, D.C. relies heavily on the Washington Metro, with 11 stations spanning the Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow lines. The Rosslyn–Ballston corridor (Orange/Silver) offers seamless east-west transit, while Crystal City and Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow) allow rapid trips south toward Alexandria or north across the Potomac.

Arlington Transit (ART) buses provide extensive local feeder service connecting transit corridors like Columbia Pike and Langston Boulevard. For drivers, Interstate 66, Route 7, and Richmond Highway are primary arteries, though peak-hour road congestion is notorious across Northern Virginia.

Shift workers bringing cars must navigate neighborhood residential parking permit programs and high-density garage parking rules.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: arlingtonrealestateadvisors.com Source 2: onestreet.one Source 3: quora.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsWith over 80 public parks and an extensive trail network, Arlington consistently ranks among the most fitness-focused communities in the country. Paved multi-use pathways include the Custis Trail connecting Ballston to Rosslyn, the Four Mile Run Trail, and the scenic Mount Vernon Trail tracing the Potomac waterfront. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Theodore Roosevelt Island for wooded wildlife walks, Gravelly Point to watch airplanes land directly overhead near Reagan National Airport, and Long Bridge Park, Lubber Run, Quincy Park, and Potomac Overlook Regional Park for recreation, community events, and raptor observation.

With over 80 public parks and an extensive trail network, Arlington consistently ranks among the most fitness-focused communities in the country. Paved multi-use pathways include the Custis Trail connecting Ballston to Rosslyn, the Four Mile Run Trail, and the scenic Mount Vernon Trail tracing the Potomac waterfront.

Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Theodore Roosevelt Island for wooded wildlife walks, Gravelly Point to watch airplanes land directly overhead near Reagan National Airport, and Long Bridge Park, Lubber Run, Quincy Park, and Potomac Overlook Regional Park for recreation, community events, and raptor observation.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: washington.org Source 3: stayarlington.com Source 4: getbellhops.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Arlington stands out as an energetic, hyper-connected urban county perched directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. For relocating healthcare professionals, it offers a seamless blend of metropolitan convenience, safety, and an outdoor lifestyle. Daily life clusters around transit corridors: the Rosslyn–Ballston corridor (Orange and Silver lines) brims with dining, social energy, and modern apartments in Clarendon, Courthouse, and Ballston, while National Landing (Blue and Yellow lines) links Pentagon City and Crystal City to regional medical facilities, Reagan National Airport, and outdoor hubs like Met Park. Healthcare workers working odd hours benefit from extensive Metrorail and ART bus networks, though driving requires navigating Interstate 66 congestion and strict neighborhood parking rules. When off shift, Arlingtonians take full advantage of being in one of the nation's fittest communities, cycling the Custis and Mount Vernon trails, unwinding at Theodore Roosevelt Island, or exploring dining scenes from Clarendon to nearby Falls Church. Balancing urban density with leafy neighborhoods like Westover and Bluemont, Arlington delivers an active, secure home base with fast access to the entire capital region.

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Sources

As of 2026-09Source 1: arlingtonrealestateadvisors.com Source 2: racinecountyeye.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: getbellhops.com Source 5: washington.org

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