From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
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The short version
Licensed practical nurses and RNs with pediatric or adult experience start at $27/hour, with the posted range topping out at $35/hour.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-23Source: indeed.comTwelve LPNs reporting pay on Indeed average $32.03/hour, which sits in the upper half of the posted range rather than at the bottom of it.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-08-12Source: indeed.comThree school nurses report $33.48/hour, so there is school-based work here alongside pediatric and adult home cases.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-08-12Source: indeed.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
LPNs and RNs with Pediatric and/or Adult Experience starting range
As of 2026-09-23
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- Hourly pay
LPNs and RNs with Pediatric and/or Adult Experience top of range
As of 2026-09-23
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- Hourly pay
$33.31/hr
Nurse average hourly pay reported on Indeed (estimated from 7 job postings)
As of 2026-08-12
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- Hourly pay
$32.03/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse average hourly pay reported on Indeed (12 salaries reported)
As of 2026-08-12
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- Hourly pay
$33.48/hr
School Nurse hourly pay reported on Indeed (3 salaries reported)
As of 2026-08-12
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- Hourly pay
$40.00/hr
Registered Nurse hourly pay reported on Indeed (1 salary reported)
As of 2026-08-12
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supervisory check-ins
- Staff note management follows up frequently to confirm nurses feel supported and comfortable with placements.
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As of 2025-05-15Source: brightstarcare.com- Company culture and dedication
- Workers describe the workplace as positive with personnel dedicated to delivering high quality client care.
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As of 2024-12-17Source: brightstarcare.com
The hard parts
The registered nurse figure of $40/hour rests on a single reported salary, so treat it as one person's paycheck rather than a rate you can count on.
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As of 2026-08-12Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Cincinnati, OH
Anchored by UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati pairs major healthcare campuses with living costs about 5% below the national average. Walk to shift from Corryville or Clifton, grab dinner across historic Over-the-Rhine, or settle into Oakley. You’ll need a car across these river hills, but a $295,000 median home price delivers rare Midwestern staying power.
Browse roles in Cincinnati- Metro price level · Cincinnati area
- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 95.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,001/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $52,909/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from BrightStar Care of Cincinnati N & E
BrightStar Care of Cincinnati N & E
Cincinnati, OH
- RN/LPN
- Night shift
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Sources
- brightstarcare.com/locations/cincinnati-n-e
What nurses say · as of 2025-05-15
- indeed.com/cmp/Brightstar-Care-of-Cincinnati-N-&-E
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-23
- indeed.com/cmp/Brightstar-Care-of-Cincinnati-N-&-E/salaries/Nurse
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-12
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