OH · Newark · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Newark, OH

The median registered nurse pay in the Newark 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 Newark and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newark. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newark.

Open Registered Nurse roles near Newark

Roles in other cities of the Columbus area.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH

$36.00–$44.75/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 112310
New this week
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Per diemPosted today

PRN Admissions RN

Acadia Healthcare · Columbus, OH

$36.00–$40.00/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 112226
New this week
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago

RN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health · Columbus, OH

$37.40–$55.63/ hour
  • Per Diem
  • Req 100341001184
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Newark

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Acadia Healthcare2$39.19
Select Medical2$44.45
LifePoint Health1$30.43
CommonSpirit Health1$46.52

Registered Nurse pay in Newark, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.19$73,20022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.54$80,16014% below U.S. median
Median$39.67$82,52012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.61$101,1108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.08$104,17011% above U.S. median

How Newark 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 Newark

  • 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 Newark 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 Newark

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Newark

CMS lists 1 hospital in Newark, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Licking County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Licking County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Columbus, OH30 mi$39.67/hr933,263
Springfield, OH73 mi$37.11/hr58,138
Canton, OH75 mi$37.33/hr69,211
Akron, OH84 mi$39.19/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH89 mi$39.19/hr50,979
Elyria, OH91 mi$39.41/hr53,604

Registered Nurse jobs in Ohio · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

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 Newark

Newark city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Columbus area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newark.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Newark 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 Newark in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Licking 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 Newark?

The federal per diem benchmark in Newark is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationDayton, OH · 7 postings$56.13/ hr$35–$79
  • CommonSpirit HealthSpringfield, OH · 3 postings$46.52/ hr$37–$56
  • Kettering Network ServicesHuber Heights, OH · 3 wage offers$45.29/ hr$38–$55
  • Select MedicalCleveland, OH · 11 postings$44.45/ hr$33–$55

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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