Ohio State University State Health System
410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
At a glance
Ohio State University State Health System is a large government acute care facility located in Columbus, Ohio, a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences and urban living. The health system has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and H1B visas, which suggests openness to global talent. Its size and setting offer opportunities for professional growth and access to a supportive, multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 971
- RN Count
- 1,029
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Columbus, OH overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,308 (-7% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive13%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walk56.5%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home23.4%
- The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Rickenbacker International Airport
- Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
- Wilmington Airpark
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,441,416
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 160,434
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 562,453
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Ohio state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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