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Arlington, Virginia, is actually an urban county, not a city, but it offers a vibrant location for those seeking staff or travel nursing jobs or allied health positions. Top health systems and hospitals in Arlington and the surrounding area offer a variety of opportunities for healthcare professionals wanting a place with excellent schools, lots of parks and greenspaces, plenty of attractions and an easy commute to Washington, D.C., to explore the nation’s capital.
Healthcare employers in Arlington include several hospitals ranked high performing in treating various conditions and specialty healthcare facilities that treat different patient populations, from kids to older adults. Living in Virginia offers the added perk of beautiful scenery and epic historical sites. Arlington is situated in Northern Virginia on the south bank of the Potomac River directly across from Washington, D.C., combining a scenic view with a significant historical site.
If you’re looking for a new allied health or travel or staff nursing position, consider one of the top hospitals in Arlington or the surrounding communities listed below. While these facilities don’t represent a “Top 10” list, they offer a well-rounded sampling of some of the best hospitals in Arlington based on facility and employee reviews. We also evaluated information from independent resources, such as U.S. News & World Report, to help you make an informed decision regarding your next career move.
1. Virginia Hospital Center
Affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is a 453-bed not-for-profit acute-care hospital that ranked as the seventh-best hospital in Washington, D.C., and 12th-best among hospitals in Virginia in 2022-23. It also earned high-performing ratings in the following procedures or conditions:
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Replacement
- Kidney Failure
- Stroke
VHC is also a teaching facility and earned its first Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2014. The facility is home to a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit that relies on cardiac and intensive care nurses to deliver exceptional care. Surgical technologists and operating room nurses may find numerous job opportunities at VHC, as the facility serves as a major surgical center for the region.
2. Inova Alexandria Hospital
Located in nearby Alexandria, Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital with a full range of healthcare services. It’s earned recognition for its excellence in healthcare, including ranking as the fifth-best hospital in Washington, D.C., and placing 10th in Virginia. It was rated high performing in the following specialty areas or procedures:
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Knee Replacement
- Orthopedics
- Pneumonia
- Stroke
Inova Alexandria Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2023, something the hospital has accomplished since 2108. The designation recognizes the facility’s efforts to protect its patients from harm and to meet the highest national safety standards. It also earned the ANCC’s prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation for being one of the best places for nurses to work, with only 171 hospitals nationwide having earned this status.
3. Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
White Oak Medical Center is located 12 miles from Arlington in Silver Spring, Maryland, where it’s served the community for 115 years, first in Takoma Park and then in White Oak. The hospital was the first comprehensive cardiac center in Montgomery County, providing the most advanced, least invasive heart care. White Oak Medical Center has 180 private patient rooms and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. It also holds the following accreditations, designations or honors:
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI from the American College of Cardiology
- Three-Star rating in heart surgery by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Designated Cardiac Interventional Center and Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Services and Systems
- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association
White Oak Medical Center also provides high-quality emergency, maternity, cancer, surgical and orthopedic care, providing plenty of options for nurses in varied specialties.
4. Holy Cross Hospital – Silver Spring
Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, founded in 1963 by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. The 449-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital hosts physician residency programs affiliated with George Washington University, Children’s National Health Systems and the National Capital Consortium. It also partners with about a dozen nursing schools to provide clinical experiences for nursing students and hosts medical and physician assistant students from eight additional schools.
Holy Cross Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. It’s recognized for high-quality, innovative healthcare, including earning high-performing marks for the following procedures or conditions:
- COPD
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Stroke
The hospital operates the only Seniors Emergency Center in the region to address the unique needs of seniors. It’s among the largest single-site hospital providers of obstetric services nationwide, offers specialized neurosurgery services and has advanced Primary Stroke Centers and a Level III Epilepsy Center.
5. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Sitting on 26 beautifully landscaped acres, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed acute care hospital in Alexandra offering state-of-the-art care in a community environment. It’s home to the nationally recognized Inova Rehabilitation Center and Inova Joint Replacement Center and the administrative and clinical home of the Inova Wound Healing Center, the largest of its kind in the region. The hospital received high-performing status for the following conditions or procedures in 2022-23:
- COPD
- Hip Replacement
- Kidney Failure
- Knee Replacement
- Stroke
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s cutting-edge Veatch Family Emergency Department features 35 all-private treatment rooms, cardiac emergency rooms and a specialized pediatric treatment area. It earned Magnet designation in 2022 and received the gold seal of accreditation from the American College of Radiology for Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2023, a distinction it’s earned since 2014. It’s also been designated a Primary Stroke Center and earned the Gold Seal of Approval for outstanding care in joint replacement procedures from The Joint Commission.
6. Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
Formerly called the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, the Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. This award-winning, full-service children’s hospital is devoted to caring for infants, children and adolescents as northern Virginia’s only pediatric tertiary care center. L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital boasts 226 beds and employs more than 400 board-certified pediatricians, pediatric specialists and family practice physicians, with experts in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties.
Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital was named one of the Top 50 Hospitals in the nation for neonatology care by U.S. News and World Report in 2022-23. It also ranked as the No. 3 children’s hospital in Virginia and No. 14 in the mid-Atlantic United States. It earned the Level 1 Verified Children’s Surgery Center from the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. The children’s hospital was also named one of the country’s 25 Best Hospitals for Pediatrics by The Leapfrog Group and Money magazine in 2023.
7. Dominion Hospital
Part of the HCA Health System, Dominion Hospital in Falls Church is a 116-bed free-standing behavioral health hospital. The facility offers a range of inpatient, partial-hospitalization and outpatient services to meet the needs of children, adolescents and adults in northern Virginia. Dominion Hospital leads the region in short-term mental health services, with specialty programs including:
- Eating Disorders
- Primary Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis
- School Refusal
- Psychological Trauma
Dominion Hospital has five dedicated inpatient units. Its children’s mental health services offered in a compassionate, kid-friendly environment provide creative therapeutic methods, such as dance and art therapy. An interdisciplinary team of specialists helps children develop coping and emotional regulation skills. Nurses specializing in mental health and behavioral health fields may enjoy Dominion Hospital’s positive work environment, emphasis on teamwork and supportive management.
8. Reston Hospital Center
Reston Hospital Center in Reston, Virginia, is also part of HCA Healthcare. The 187-bed acute care medical and surgical facility has a Level II trauma center and offers an array of services, including cardiovascular care, women’s services and emergency care. Reston’s 24-hour emergency department boasts the most advanced technology, with 30 exam room short wait times, providing the highest quality of care when patients need it most.
The Center has earned numerous awards and accreditations, including recognition as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and a Primary Stroke Center with the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. Current and former staff members say Reston Hospital Center is a great place to work because of its friendly staff and opportunities for professional growth.
9. Capital Caring Health
Founded in 1977, Capital Caring Health is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit advanced illness care and hospice providers. Originally called Hospice Care of Northern Virginia, it was one of the 15 original hospice providers established in the United States. Since its founding, Capital Caring Health has provided palliative care, hospice and counseling to almost 200,000 patients and their families.
More than 1,000 employees and over 2,000 volunteers provide one of the following services to nearly 2,000 patients each day:
- Advanced Cardiac Care
- Advanced Illness Care
- Advanced Lung Care
- Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care
- Grief Support
- Hospice Care
- Primary Care at Home
- Veteran Health and Support Services
10. BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital – Capitol Hill
BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital – Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) that also offers sub-acute/rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility (SNF) services to provide an easier transition between levels of care. The facility offers a total of 177 private rooms, including 60 licensed LTACH beds, with 15 intensive care unit beds and 45 medical-surgical/telemetry beds. It also has 39 sub-acute unit beds specializing in caring for patients with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence. The SNF offers a full range of individualized services, from short-stay rehabilitation to long-term restorative and therapeutic care.
BridgePoint is just minutes from the U.S. Capitol Building and serves patients throughout the Washington, D.C.– Maryland–Virginia metro area. It offers numerous job opportunities for healthcare workers specializing in multiple fields. BridgePoint employs a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of specialized physicians, nurses, case managers, speech pathologists, nutritionists, social workers and physical, occupational, respiratory and rehabilitation therapists.
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