State of Ohio
Hiring nurses in Columbus, OH
- Sign-on bonus up to $500 on 1 role
- Hiring rotating and nights
From 6 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
The short version
You clock in with an employer whose statewide reviews sit around 3.7 out of 5, and about 76% of reviewers would recommend it. You may spend more of the shift on interpersonal communication than on hands-on nursing skills.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
A long-tenured Nurse I said pay is good and benefits beat other nursing jobs.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2021-09-28Source: glassdoor.comThe posting lists $30.10 an hour and a $500 sign-on.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-11The posting lists $30.10 an hour, with a $500 sign-on attached.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-11
Who it fits
Best fit
- Dialysis and psych nurses: 4 of 6 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 4 of 6 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
Benefits
A long-tenured Nurse I said pay is good and benefits beat other nursing jobs.
Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay and benefits
- A long-tenured Nurse I in Youngstown said pay is good and benefits beat other nursing jobs, rating compensation 5.0.
Sources
As of 2021-09-28Source: glassdoor.com- Tough interpersonal climate
- Same nurse said the setting is hard if you take things personally, but workable if you stay centered and model positivity.
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As of 2021-09-28Source: glassdoor.com- Skill mix in Nurse I role
- The Nurse I job was described as using fewer hands-on nursing skills and more interpersonal communication.
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As of 2021-09-28Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Statewide Glassdoor rating
- State of Ohio overall sits about 3.7/5 from roughly 708 reviews, with about 76% willing to recommend it.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Columbus location ratings
- Columbus reviews score higher than the statewide mix, about 3.9/5 with 78% willing to recommend.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.co.uk- Ohio Department of Health culture
- ODH reviewers liked mission, coworkers, stable hours, and benefits, but cited gossip, micromanagement, weak advancement, and little remote flexibility.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
The setting is hard if you take things personally.
Sources
As of 2021-09-28Source: glassdoor.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?
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 6 roles, up to $500.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Dialysis (2) and psych (2).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of Ohio, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of Ohio
- RN
- LPN
- 8-hour rotating
- Tuition reimbursement
- LPN
- Rotating shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/State-of-Ohio-Columbus-OH-Reviews-EI_IE197605.0,13_IL.14,25_IC1145845.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-State-of-Ohio-E197605-RVW53204637.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021-09-28
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/State-of-Ohio-Reviews-E197605.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ohio-Department-of-Health-Reviews-E199386.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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