OH · Cincinnati · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Cincinnati, OH

The median registered nurse pay in the Cincinnati area is $39.32 per hour ($81,790 a year), with the typical range running from $37.41 to $48.06. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Cincinnati. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cincinnati.

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Open Registered Nurse roles in Cincinnati

PermanentPosted yesterday

RN, NICU

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH

$37.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR226431
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH

$73k–$146k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888089900
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

RN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health · Cincinnati, OH

$37.40–$55.63/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100762110464
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119 more open roles from employers in Cincinnati. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

RN Patient Flow Coord

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH

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  • Full time
  • Req JR225881
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Cincinnati

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Veterans Health Administration2$52.63
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center2$39.50
CommonSpirit Health1$46.52

Registered Nurse pay in Cincinnati, OH

The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 27,870 registered nurses employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 25.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.95$68,54027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.41$77,81017% below U.S. median
Median$39.32$81,79013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.06$99,9607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.76$103,50011% above U.S. median

How Cincinnati ranks

  • 193rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 248th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Cincinnati

  • Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.32 median hour buys what $41.23 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Cincinnati paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,416
  • Per year: $70,776
  • Per month: $5,898

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Cincinnati

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$163
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,743
13-week assignment$22,659

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Cincinnati

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, 6 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cincinnati Va Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bethesda North
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc
Cincinnati, OH		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc
Cincinnati, OH		PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County

HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton County (6 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hamilton, OH18 mi$39.32/hr63,953
Middletown, OH26 mi$39.32/hr52,291
Kettering, OH43 mi$38.94/hr57,028
Dayton, OH47 mi$38.94/hr136,346
Springfield, OH66 mi$37.11/hr58,138
Columbus, IN76 mi$36.62/hr51,970

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License and tax basics in Ohio

Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati

Cincinnati city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Cincinnati, OH?

Registered Nurses in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $39.32 per hour, about $81,790 a year. The middle half earn between $37.41 and $48.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cincinnati a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Cincinnati ranks 248th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Cincinnati?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Cincinnati. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cincinnati.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati as a registered nurse?

Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Cincinnati in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cincinnati?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cincinnati is $163 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,743 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH · 2 postings$39.50/ hr$37–$42
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH · 8 wage offers$35.00/ hr$34–$42
  • Veterans Health AdministrationDayton, OH · 7 postings$56.13/ hr$35–$79
  • CommonSpirit HealthSpringfield, OH · 3 postings$46.52/ hr$37–$56

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$45.00High$66

28 RN postings with published pay in Ohio, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 28 RN roles

  1. NursePermanent
    $77k–$164k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse- (Outpatient Mental Health) Methadone Treatment Program OTPPermanent
    $73k–$146k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH · posted today

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