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Travel Nurse Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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    RN Travel Jobs Throughout Cleveland

    Cleveland's travel nurse jobs run through a deep system mix: Cleveland Clinic's cardiac and specialty care, University Hospitals on the academic side, and MetroHealth as the safety-net and trauma anchor. That depth means cardiac, neuro, and critical-care roles can run at a high, referral-driven level here. University Circle puts you near the major campuses, while Ohio City, Tremont, and Lakewood balance commute with neighborhood fit. For travelers drawn to specialty acuity in an affordable metro, Cleveland is a strong match.

    Cleveland travel contracts, by the numbers

    Inside the Cleveland Travel Nursing Market

    Updated today
    $2,258
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,674–$2,435 on open jobs
    13
    Open Cleveland RN jobs
    Updated through the day
    Compact ✓
    Start on your license
    Single-state: ~4-6 Weeks by endorsement
    2.75%
    State income tax
    2.75% flat
    −6%
    Cost of living vs U.S.
    Below U.S. average · 2-BR rent ~$1,219
    Surplus statewide; high-acuity & rural distribution demand
    HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
    See the full Cleveland salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
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    Read the full Ohio RN licensing guide
    Pay and open jobs are live Advantis inventory: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Cost of living, rent, tax, licensing and demand figures come from public sources (MERIC/BEA, HUD, Tax Foundation, NCSBN, BLS/HRSA) compiled in our State Reference. Tax and cost-of-living figures are general information, not advice; rent is a metro-varying average.

    Why Cleveland's RN market runs high-acuity

    Cleveland runs as a high-acuity market, where cardiac, neuro, and critical-care assignments can sit at a referral level uncommon for a metro this size. A deep system mix drives that: Cleveland Clinic's specialty and cardiac work, University Hospitals' academic role, and MetroHealth's safety-net and trauma coverage. About 28,240 registered nurses work in the Cleveland metro (BLS OEWS), with HRSA nursing workforce projections framing the national demand picture. Affordability adds to the appeal, with local living about 6.1% below the U.S. average in BEA regional price parity data. Ohio is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license generally covers work here without a separate Ohio application.

    Weighing a Cleveland contract

    What license do I need for a Cleveland assignment?
    Your compact license covers it. As an Ohio assignment, Cleveland falls under the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a current multistate license generally covers you without a separate Ohio application. If you hold a single-state license, allow time for Ohio endorsement so the licensing step doesn't delay your start.
    What hospitals use travel nurses in Cleveland?
    Cleveland Clinic leads on specialty and cardiac referral work, University Hospitals runs a large academic and community network, and MetroHealth serves as the public safety-net and trauma system. Facility names show on the cards here without an account, so you can tell which of the three a listing belongs to at a glance.
    How does Cleveland pay compare with other markets?
    The gross prices the same way as anywhere, per contract on unit need and shift, but the stipend side is set against Cleveland's below-average living costs, which is a quietly favorable combination for take-home. Pay is posted on each listing, so compare actual figures rather than hunting for a citywide average.
    Is there steady demand for travel nurses in Cleveland?
    Yes, with more range than the population suggests. The metro employs roughly 28,240 RNs (BLS OEWS), and the specialty gravity of its referral systems, cardiac especially, widens the mix. Availability spreads across the three systems, so the deciding factors are usually campus and commute, not whether work exists.
    How does the commute shape where to stay in Cleveland?
    University Circle puts you near the Clinic and University Hospitals' main campuses, while Ohio City, Tremont, and Lakewood offer walkable neighborhoods with shorter commutes. Cleveland traffic is light compared with bigger metros, so the assigned facility usually matters more than the drive when you choose where to stay.
    Is Cleveland affordable for travelers?
    Costs run about 6.1% below the national average, so rent and daily spending stay lower than in pricier metros. Housing is reasonable across neighborhoods like Ohio City, Tremont, and Lakewood, which keeps the focus on facility fit rather than budget when you weigh a contract.