Anchor Haven

Hiring organization · Based in Cleveland, OH

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

What stands out

Moving here
You land in a metro where the overall price level runs about 6% below the national average, so a steady hourly rate stretches further on rent and daily costs.
Moving here
Ohio is a compact-license state, so if you already hold a compact multistate license you can start without waiting on a second full licensure cycle.
Experienced nurses
From our one posting on file, the hourly rate sits at $24.75 with no spread above or below that figure.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-01
Moving here
Nurses commonly weigh Maple Heights and Shaker Heights for lower-cost or historic housing about 20 minutes out, or Lakewood through Mentor when they want a sub-30-minute rush window.

The city

Living in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland offers a lower cost of living than national averages, making it an attractive option for RNs seeking affordability. Walkable neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont blend local dining and arts with a welcoming community feel. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center anchors the region's healthcare landscape, offering career opportunities in a city where your dollar stretches further.

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Metro price level · Cleveland area: 6% below the national average; BEA index 93.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $945/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $40,801/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

From the single posting we have, the hourly rate is $24.75 flat—no range above or below that number, and no sign-on or travel stipend figures attached. Cleveland’s overall price level runs about 6% below the national average, and Ohio is a compact-license state with a graduated state income tax.

More about Anchor Haven

Nurses often look at Maple Heights or Shaker Heights for more affordable or historic housing about twenty minutes out, or Lakewood through Mentor when they want a rush-hour drive under half an hour. What we do not have yet is unit texture, scheduling rules, residency structure, or benefits detail. Nearby names in the same market include Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, Rainbow Babies, and the VA, so you will want to compare the live offer against those before you decide.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The good

Hourly rate stated clearly at $24.75 from our posting
Cleveland cost of living about 6% below the national price level
Ohio compact-license state
Multiple nearby neighborhood options with ~20–30 minute commutes commonly discussed

The hard parts

Pay data rests on only one posting with no range
That $24.75 rate sits below Cleveland Clinic’s median in our data
No residency, tuition, ladder, scheduling, or benefits detail on file

What to weigh

Our pay picture is thin: one posting locked at $24.75/hr, while Cleveland Clinic nearby shows a higher median in the same data set.

From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-01

The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

The license clock and the job hunt run at once, and new-grad windows do the deciding. Residency commitments carry fine print worth reading before you sign.

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