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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse editor in Virginia is $31.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $39.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nurse editor?

A Nurse Editor is a registered nurse who uses their clinical expertise to write, edit, and review healthcare-related content. They work for medical journals, publishers, healthcare organizations, or academic institutions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards. Their responsibilities may include writing articles, reviewing submissions, fact-checking medical information, and ensuring content aligns with current healthcare guidelines. Many Nurse Editors have experience in clinical practice and may hold advanced degrees in nursing or related fields.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a nurse editor?

A Nurse Editor’s day often involves reviewing manuscripts or healthcare content for clinical accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines. You may work closely with authors, medical experts, and publishing teams to revise articles, produce educational materials, or develop new content. Typical tasks also include fact-checking, ensuring proper citation of medical research, and updating materials in line with current evidence-based practices. Collaboration and consistent communication with team members are common, especially when working on large editorial projects or publications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse editor?

To thrive as a Nurse Editor, you need a nursing degree (often RN or higher), clinical experience, and strong writing and editorial skills. Familiarity with medical publishing platforms, reference management tools, and style guides (such as AMA or APA) is typically required. Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are highly valued soft skills. These abilities ensure the accuracy, clarity, and credibility of healthcare content produced for both professional and public audiences.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,164 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Clinical Technical Writer / Editor

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Prometheus Federal Services
51 - 200 employees

$90 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of an experienced Clinical Technical Writer / Editor to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

In this role you will collaborate directly with NCPTSD Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Video Producers to transform core clinical content into comprehensive, highly structured training packages. The primary focus will be creating modular training curricula, facilitator guides, workbooks, handouts, and scripts to educate VA, Vet Center, and community mental health providers on validated PTSD assessment instruments and best practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Clinical Content Transformation: Translate core clinical concepts and SME input into clear, structured, and engaging educational and instructional deliverables for diverse clinical audiences.
  • Curriculum & Materials Development: Draft, edit, and refine training materials across multiple modules, including:
    • Facilitator Guides with FAQs and instructor notes
    • Participant Workbooks and Handouts
    • Interactive Breakout Session Scenarios and Homework Assignments
    • Slide Deck Speaker Notes and Annotations
    • Video Scripts and Teleprompter Copies for SME On-Camera Talent
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Instructional Systems Designers, Graphic Artists, and Video Producers to align written content with visual, audiovisual, and web-based formats (including TMS and TRAIN LMS integrations).
  • Review & Revision Cycles: Participate in iterative review workflows with Government SMEs and project stakeholders to finalize high-quality training assets.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Communications, English, or related discipline).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in medical, clinical, or health-related technical writing and editing.
  • Skills & Competencies:
    • Proven track record translating complex clinical topics into accessible, educational materials for healthcare providers.
    • Familiarity with clinical assessment tools, diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5, CAPS-5), or behavioral health/PTSD concepts.
    • Strong mastery of adult learning principles in written instructional materials.
    • Proficiency with standard document formatting, style guides, and preparing documents in both PDF and editable Microsoft Word formats.
    • Demonstrated familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards for digital documents.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Section 508 & Quality Compliance: Ensure all written deliverables and course components meet strict Section 508 accessibility standards and comply with VA style guides.
  • Prior experience writing or editing training content for federal health agencies (specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense).
  • Experience drafting scripts or teleprompter copy for educational video vignettes.
  • Familiarity with SCORM-compliant Learning Management Systems (e.g., VA Talent Management System - TMS, TRAIN)
Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn moreabout PFS Benefits.

The posted salary range is the company’s good-faith estimate for this role. PFS benefits and compensation are determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, location; the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract and organizational requirements.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by law.

Accommodations

PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@pfs.us. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Workplace Health, Safety, and Compliance

This position may be subject to client‑specific or government‑mandated vaccination, health, or safety requirements, which may change over time.

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