PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH
$36.00–$44.75/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus, OH
The median registered nurse pay in the Columbus area is $39.67 per hour ($82,520 a year), with the typical range running from $38.54 to $48.61. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbus. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Columbus.
- $39.67median pay per hour, Columbus
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 26,790registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Columbus
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PRN Admissions RN
Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH
$36.00–$40.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Days
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$37.90–$51.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Assessment Specialist, RN, Behavioral Health
LifePoint Health · Columbus, OH
$25.89–$34.96/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time / Nights
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$37.90–$51.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
RN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Columbus, OH
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
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5 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Temp Registered Nurse $55/hr
Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Columbus, OH
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PermanentPosted today
Float RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Columbus, OH
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate / Full-time
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
LifePoint Health · Columbus, OH
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Columbus
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $39.19 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $44.45 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $30.43 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $46.52 |
Registered Nurse pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 26,790 registered nurses employed in the Columbus metro area, 24.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.19 | $73,200 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.54 | $80,160 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.67 | $82,520 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.61 | $101,110 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.08 | $104,170 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 182nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 232nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.67 median hour buys what $41.55 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,428
- Per year: $71,406
- Per month: $5,950
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Franklin County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County (7 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $39.67/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $37.11/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $38.94/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $38.94/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $39.32/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $39.32/hr | 63,953 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Columbus, OH?
Registered Nurses in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $39.67 per hour, about $82,520 a year. The middle half earn between $38.54 and $48.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 232nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 182nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Columbus?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus 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 Columbus in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Columbus?
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Your RN pay reportColumbus, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- OhioHealth Corp.Columbus, OH · 10 wage offers$43.50/ hr$33–$52
- Acadia HealthcareColumbus, OH · 2 postings$39.19/ hr$36–$45
- Veterans Health AdministrationDayton, OH · 7 postings$56.13/ hr$35–$79
- CommonSpirit HealthSpringfield, OH · 3 postings$46.52/ hr$37–$56
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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
- NursePermanent$77k–$164k/ year
- Registered Nurse- (Outpatient Mental Health) Methadone Treatment Program OTPPermanent$73k–$146k/ year
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