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    Ohio's Top Hospital Networks

    Three big hospital networks shape travel nurse jobs in Ohio: Cleveland's trauma and academic centers, Columbus's academic-medicine hub, and Cincinnati's pediatric and surgical systems. Turnover across those metros keeps contracts opening steadily, even with the state's overall RN supply running healthy, so demand shows up at the unit level rather than as a statewide gap. Advantis carries 123 open Ohio contracts, paying between $1,671 and $3,063. As a compact state, Ohio lets a multistate license start without extra paperwork, and a moderate cost of living keeps housing manageable on a weekly package.

    Ohio travel nursing at a glance

    Ohio Travel Pay by Metro and Specialty

    Updated today
    $2,137
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,671–$3,063 on open jobs
    100+
    Open Ohio 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 Ohio salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
    Top cities in Ohio Cleveland Columbus
    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.
    Pay by specialty

    Top-Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in Ohio

    Updated today

    Which Ohio travel nurse specialties pay the most right now. Each bar is the top weekly pay on open Ohio contracts in that specialty, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    X-Ray Tech
    $3,063
    Labor and Delivery
    $3,018
    PCU
    $2,828
    CVOR
    $2,660
    CVICU
    $2,618
    Clinic
    $2,484
    MedSurg/Tele
    $2,484
    See the full Ohio travel nurse salary breakdown
    Top weekly pay on open Advantis Ohio contracts in each specialty: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Each bar reflects the highest-paying open contracts in the specialty.

    What Keeps Ohio's Units Hiring

    Ohio's travel market runs on its hospital networks more than on a shortage. The state actually projects a healthy RN supply over the next decade, so demand here comes from turnover and unit-level openings inside the big systems: Cleveland's trauma and academic centers, Columbus's academic-medicine hub, and Cincinnati's pediatric and surgical lines, with Dayton, Toledo, and Akron adding steady volume. Licensing is straightforward, since Ohio belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate license lets you start without a separate application, while nurses from non-compact states clear endorsement through the Ohio Board of Nursing in about four to six weeks, and the Ohio RN licensing page covers the steps. On cost, Ohio sits comfortably below the national average, with housing among the more affordable in the Midwest, though wages run modest enough that the real draw is steady, lower-cost living rather than a premium rate.

    Hospitals Adding Travelers Across Ohio

    Advantis places travel nurses at more than 100 facilities across Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. The presence reaches more than 60 communities statewide, in a state home to more than 125,000 registered nurses.

    Ohio State University - Wexner Medical Center Magnet

    356 beds · Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, OH

    Hiring now ER NICU Oncology Operating Room

    An NCI-designated cancer and burn center in Columbus, OH, at a 356-bed Magnet-recognized academic medical center.

    The Cleveland Clinic NCI Cancer Center

    1,294 beds · Cleveland, OH

    Hiring now ER ICU Operating Room PCU Stepdown

    A teaching hospital in Cleveland, OH, known for an NCI-designated cancer program, transplant services, and cardiac catheterization.

    Summa Health System - Akron Campus Magnet

    Akron, OH

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery Oncology Operating Room

    A Magnet-recognized teaching hospital in Akron, OH, with Level I trauma care, structural heart care, and cardiac catheterization.

    Miami Valley Hospital Magnet

    Dayton, OH

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery NICU

    Set in Dayton, OH, a Magnet-recognized hospital with comprehensive stroke care, a verified burn center, and a Level III NICU.

    Ohio State - Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital Magnet

    150 beds · Columbus, OH

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    Ohio State's 150-bed Magnet-recognized academic heart hospital in Columbus, OH, home to ECMO and a heart-transplant program.

    Mount Carmel - St. Anns

    236 beds · Westerville, OH

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    Serving northeast Columbus from Westerville, with primary stroke care, cardiac catheterization, and maternity and newborn care.

    Good to Know

    What to Know About Ohio Travel Work

    Does my compact license cover Ohio assignments?
    It does. Ohio accepts multistate licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact, which keeps licensing off the pre-start checklist. A single-state license goes through Ohio Board of Nursing endorsement, so lead time matters. Confirm your license is the multistate version before counting on it. The earlier the credential file is complete, the more start dates stay open.
    Which Ohio cities have a large share of travel assignments?
    Ohio contracts largely sit within three hospital networks: Cleveland's trauma and academic centers, Columbus's academic-medicine systems, and Cincinnati's pediatric and surgical hospitals, with Dayton, Toledo, and Akron adding regular volume. Each metro leans on a different service mix, so the available specialties shift from city to city. Checking housing against the stipend early avoids surprises after arrival.
    Is there steady travel demand in Ohio despite enough nurses?
    Yes. Federal projections show Ohio's overall RN supply staying healthy, so the demand is not a statewide shortage. It comes from turnover and unit-level needs inside the large health systems, which keep posting travel contracts to cover gaps as staff move, take leave, or shift units. That makes Ohio steadier than spiky. With demand this consistent, preferences get matched instead of merely filled.
    What facility settings will I find on Ohio assignments?
    Ohio's market is anchored by large academic and trauma centers in Cleveland, academic-medicine systems in Columbus, and pediatric and surgical hospitals in Cincinnati, alongside regional and community hospitals statewide. The mix means assignments range from high-acuity teaching units to smaller community settings, depending on the system and city. The useful comparison is between units and facility types, with the city second.
    Does Ohio's lower cost of living help travelers?
    It can. Ohio's cost of living sits below the national average, and housing is among the more affordable in the Midwest, so a housing stipend tends to cover more here than in a high-cost state. Wages are moderate, so the advantage is steadier, lower-cost living rather than a premium rate; weigh the full package against local rent.