Travel nursing contracts in Ohio advertise a median of $2,260 a week, with the middle half between $2,132 and $2,650, across 137 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Ohio job board.
Travel nurses in Ohio have access to 90 furnished rental listings, 20 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
381 openings across 29 cities from $1,799–$4,423/week.
31 hospitals in Ohio are hiring travel nurses, 266 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
90 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,700/month.
For the same specialties, Ohio pays about 5% below the national median, across 131 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Ohio prices are counted, that is worth about +2%.
Statewide, prices run 7% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92.8 | 7% lower |
| Housing | 73.0 | 27% lower |
| Utilities | 95.8 | 4% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 98.9 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,140/month, the median across 189 Ohio cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Ohio runs $113–$174 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Ohio reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 9 nursing specialties with open contracts in Ohio, PICU pays the most at $2,722 per week and ER the least at $2,118.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 32 | $2,216 |
| PCU | 21 | $2,278 |
| ER | 15 | $2,118 |
| ICU | 12 | $2,546 |
| OR | 12 | $2,345 |
| PICU | 9 | $2,722 |
| L&D | 8 | $2,125 |
| Oncology | 6 | $2,417 |
| Cath Lab | 4 | $2,687 |