OR RN in Alexandria, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,281/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.36
- Weekly
- $2,281
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,612
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.36/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 40 of them in Alexandria.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
This OR nursing contract offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant surgical setting, providing support across a variety of specialties including Thoracic, Trauma, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedics, and Robotics. You will scrub in and circulate on complex cases such as Maxillofacial, ENT, Vascular, and GYN, often handling 25 to 35 cases per day. Not only will you gain experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system, but you'll also enjoy providing patient care in a fast-paced environment that values versatility and skill. Floor-specific orientation will prepare you well for this role, with a one-week session (and two weeks for night shift). This assignment is perfect for experienced OR nurses eager to expand their expertise in a dynamic setting while working 12-hour day shifts over 13 weeks.
Weather:
The weather during this time is typically mild and pleasant, often featuring warm days with comfortable evenings—ideal for exploring both the city and nearby outdoor delights.
Fun Things To Do:
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Historical tours at Old Town Alexandria
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Visit the George Washington Masonic National Memorial
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Day trip to nearby Shenandoah National Park
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Explore the National Air and Space Museum in Dulles
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Enjoy a wine tasting tour in Virginia’s wine country
Job Specifics:
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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