Staffing, in the hospital's own words
Virginia Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings
43 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Virginia today, 43 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.
What Virginia law requires
Staffing formula for some units
Virginia hospital regulations set numeric nursing formulas for obstetric and newborn units only, such as one nursing personnel per six to eight postpartum patients.
“If the postpartum unit is organized as a separate nursing unit, staffing shall be based on a formula of one nursing personnel for every six to eight obstetric patients.” 12VAC5-410-441(J) (source: 12VAC5-410-441(J))
From Virginia's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.
Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Virginia
The newest 40 of 43, newest first.
- Travel RN CVICU — Reston, VA — $2110 Est. Wkly - Reston, VA1:2. “...a patient ratio of 1:1 for immediate post-surgical patients and 1:2 for those in the post-operative period. Our documentation system is Meditech Expanse....”$2,111/wk
- Travel RN Pediatric — Richmond, VA — $1889 Est. Wkly - Richmond, VA1:4 to 1:5. “...of pediatric patients in a 15-bed unit with a staffing ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. You will collaborate with Unit Secretaries and Nurse Externs, utilizing...”$1,890/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Salem, VA1:6. “...Scale (NIHSS) Additional Information: Patient ratios range from 4:1 to 6:1. Clinical procedures include rapid sequence intubation, sepsis interventions,...”$1,823–$2,359/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Hopewell, VA1:6. “...Additional Information: Patient assignment ratio of approximately 1:6. Clinical equipment includes telemetry monitoring. Typical procedures include line...”$1,966/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Salem, VA1:1 to 1:3. “...be required. Additional Information: Patient ratios may range from 1:1 to 3:1. Common procedures include transvenous pacing, transcutaneous pacing,...”$2,124/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry/PCU1:6. “...blended unit with 36 total beds: 24 Telemetry beds staffed at a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio 12 Progressive Care beds staffed at a 1:4 ratio You’ll care...”$31.49–$42.51/hr
- Travel RN ER — Hopewell, VA — $2158 Est. Wkly - Hopewell, VA1:4. “...for the Night Shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a patient ratio of 1:4. Every other weekend is required, ideally including one Friday and one Monday in a...”$2,158/wk
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical PRN1:6. “...a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients. Typical staffing ratio: 1:6 Meditech experience preferred Minimum 36 hours/week, including every other weekend...”
- Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg1:5 to 1:6. “...new nurses. With a 21-bed capacity, an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 6, and PCTs assisting with an average of 10 or 11 patients, the unit offers a...”$75.00/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Lynchburg, VA1:6. “...and vascular conditions. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6, with opportunities to support students and new hires in a teaching environment. Job...”$2,047–$2,886/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Martinsville, VA1:4. “...total joint procedures. Patient assignment ratio is approximately 1:4. Scrubs are required; no specific scrub color is required, and casual wear is not...”$1,907–$2,041/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg1:6. “...Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). With a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs,...”
- Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - Vascular Intermediate Care Unit1:4. “...meet their healthcare needs. Nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4. Education Bachelor of Science Nursing, BSN (Required) or MSN (Preferred)...”$121,555–$181,376/yr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Woodstock, VA1:6. “...and holiday coverage is required. The typical patient ratio is 1:6. Navy blue scrubs are required in accordance with the applicable dress code policy....”$1,907/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical1:5. “...we serve. More about our team Twenty-Five bed Med-Surg, reasonable 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio with a supportive manager that prioritizes patient safety and...”
- Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Oncology1:6. “...electronic medical record Supportive staffing with: RN ratios of 1:6 with charge nurse & PCT support PCT ratios of 1:8-13 with charge nurse & RN support...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Salem, VA1:1. “...care unit has 12 beds and uses patient ratios of 2:1, 3:1, and 1:1. Typical procedures include drain management and central line placement. Every other...”$2,124/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Floor - Norfolk, VA1:4. “...13 weeks. Patient care includes a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with a ratio of 1:3 for post-renal-transplant patients. Clinical responsibilities...”$2,094/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) IMCU Acute Cardiac1:5. “...to ensure continuity of patient care. RNs can expect a ratio of 1 to 5 average while the unit is moving toward an acute IMC range of 1 to 4. Patient care...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Nights1:4. “...surgical patients. The average Acute Care nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4 with additional nursing support provided by patient care technicians, patient...”$34.00–$49.50/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Liver Care ICU - 12 Week Contract1:2. “...with critical care needs. Patient Care Ratios: Enjoy 1:1 and 1:2 nurse to patient ratios tailored to the complexity of patient assignments. Provider...”
- Travel RN, MedSurg/Tele - Martinsville, VA1:4. “...in telemetry. The unit has 41 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4. You will utilize the Meditech electronic health record (EHR) system for...”$1,887–$1,944/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU)1:2. “...Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) . Ratios are 1:2 sometimes flexing up to 1:3 Hours/Shift: 36-hours, Day Shift Education Degree or...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse Vascular IMC - New Grads Welcome! (Days)1:4. “...career advancement are part of the culture. Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4. If you’re ready to build advanced clinical skills in a supportive, high-acuity...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Travel RN, CVICU - Reston, VA1:2. “...adherence to the patient ratios of 1:1 immediate postoperative and 1:2 for POD 1-3. Utilize advanced skills in ACLS, balloon pump management, impella, and...”$2,111/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Reston, VA1:1. “...focusing on immediate post-surgical recovery with patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2 across different phases. The environment is equipped with advanced technology...”$2,137/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Unit1:5 to 1:6. “...post-operative surgical patient care. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5/6. The longevity of our staff proves this is a great place to work! The most common...”$75.00/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg/Post Op1:5 to 1:6. “...team 12‑bed Medical/Surgical & Post‑Op unit Nurse‑to‑patient ratio: 1:5–6 Patient population includes post‑op spine, orthopedic, ENT, abdominal, thoracic,...”$31.49–$42.51/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum1:2. “...to include hysterectomies and mastectomies. The ratio for L&D is 1:2 and for Postpartum is 1:6. We are the top performing patient experience department at...”$75.00/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care1:4. “...meet their healthcare needs. Nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4 sometimes 1:5 Education Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing...”$75.00/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Medical Telemetry (Tele)1:6. “...sepsis, chf, CVA, COPD, ARS, and wound patients. We are typically 1:6 and sometimes 1:5 patient ratio. There are also PCTs on the unit to assist with care....”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy Pre/Post Recovery1:3. “...and inpatient. The pre/post RN can expect a nurse patient ratio of 1:3. The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Respiratory ICU - Nights1:2. “...and invasive interventions Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 and 1:2, with charge nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel and unit secretary support 24/7...”$34.00–$49.50/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Danville, VA1:6. “...preferred Patient Population: All ages, with a patient ratio of 1:6 Unit Details: 24-bed medical-surgical unit with comprehensive patient care...”$1,907–$1,990/wk
- RN Unit Coordinator - Medical Surgical Nights1:5 to 1:6. “...and diabetes complications, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 for personalized care. It is an ideal environment for both experienced nurses...”$47.42–$68.63/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehab PRN1:5. “...unit (IPR) is a 10-bed unit with nurses typically having a 1:5 nurse patient ratio. This acute IPR unit offers intense rehabilitation for patients...”
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Intermediate Care - Rotating1:3. “...•Patient Care Ratios: Enjoy manageable nurse to patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4, tailored to the complexity of patient assignments, ensuring personalized...”$34.00–$49.50/hr
- Registered Nurse, Vascular IMCU1:4. “...career advancement are part of the culture. Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4. If you’re ready to build advanced clinical skills in a supportive, high-acuity...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Nights1:2. “...or surgical diagnoses. The average ICU nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 2 with support from patient care technicians and patient safety associates. The...”$34.00–$49.50/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) IMCU Full or Part Time1:5. “...neuro cases that stepdown from ICU. This 30-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:5 with mixed patient acuity levels and is well supported with additional patient care...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
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Frequently asked questions
How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Virginia?
43 today: 43 registered nurse and LPN jobs.
How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Virginia?
The 22 nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Virginia listed here that state an hourly rate post a median of $51.47 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.
Does Virginia have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?
Yes: Virginia hospital regulations set numeric nursing formulas for obstetric and newborn units only, such as one nursing personnel per six to eight postpartum patients. (12VAC5-410-441(J)) The law's own words are on this page.
Ratio stated jobs in other states
- Texas (152)
- North Carolina (73)
- California (54)
- Washington (43)
- South Carolina (38)
- Indiana (36)
- Missouri (33)
- Colorado (32)
- Tennessee (31)
- Alabama (30)
- Illinois (25)
- Florida (23)