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Nursing jobs in Ohio 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
1,580
Low 0.8%
Median Annual Salary
$87,730
$42.18/hr
COL-Adjusted
$80,130
COL index: 92.7
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Ohio, there is a shortage of 1,580 registered nurses as of 2026 — 0.8% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $87,730 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $80,130 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Ohio
Registered Nurse (Outpatient Staff)
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, Ohio
$82275 - $158057 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse--MICU
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, Ohio
$82275 - $144413 PA
Registered Nurse (Researcher)
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, Ohio
$82275 - $151235 PA
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Veterans Health Administration · Columbus, Ohio
$70726 - $148921 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Columbus
- • Cleveland
- • Cincinnati
State nursing board
Ohio Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $75 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Ohio
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse