OH · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in Ohio
Ohio nurses anchor Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, University Hospitals, and Mercy Health, plus Nationwide Children's in Columbus.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Ohio directory →- Active nurses
- 132,800+
- Avg. RN salary
- $79,940/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- OH
Ohio Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Ohio
Highest-demand nursing roles across Ohio hospitals and health systems.
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Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Ohio — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Ohio
How do I verify a nurse's license in Ohio?
Use the Ohio Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Ohio?
Approximately 132,800 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Ohio, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Ohio?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Ohio is roughly $79,940, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Ohio?
Hiring volume in Ohio is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.