You’ll practice at the top of your license while collaborating with a talented team
As an Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center nurse, you’ll practice at the top of your license while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to providing quality patient care at one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country.
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We’re hiring registered nurses across various practice areas, including ambulatory, outpatient, oncology, women and infants, critical care, acute care and medical-surgical, perioperative, emergency and more. Our nurse recruiters are here to help you find the right fit. Fill out the form below and one of our nurse recruiters will contact you within two business days.
Why Choose Ohio State?
Ohio State nurses have helped the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center achieve the honor of being the first health system in central Ohio with Magnet Recognition, one of the highest honors awarded for nursing excellence. Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital and The James are all designated Magnet hospitals.
We’d like you to consider our career opportunities in nursing at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. We’re hiring registered nurses across various practice areas, including cardiology, critical care (ICU), emergency, labor and delivery, medical-surgical, oncology, operating room, psychiatry and stepdown.
Registered nurses can find job opportunities throughout our network of community-based offices and ambulatory care centers, which offer the same nationally recognized expertise as the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Nursing positions include clinic and/or staff nurses, nursing educators, nurse managers and leaders, patient care resource managers and nurse practitioners.
What’s great about nursing careers at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center?
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides its nursing staff with the personal and professional support to succeed and grow. As a large academic medical center, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers a multitude of resources to create an efficient, healthy workplace, including staff committees dedicated to nurse safety, mental health and other pressing issues in nursing today. But despite the medical center’s size, staff members enjoy a welcoming culture that helps every team member feel at home. Additionally, as an employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and have access to higher education and professional development opportunities.
What it’s like working as a Buckeye nurse
Shannon, a Buckeye nurse, explains what brought her to Ohio State and why she enjoys working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Why Buckeye nurses enjoy living and working in Columbus, Ohio

Your health and well-being
While nursing is a rewarding career, it can sometimes be a challenging one. So while you’re looking out for your patients, we’re looking out for you. Our wide-ranging employee health and well- being initiatives empower Ohio State nurses to find the help they need, whether that’s counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 telephone support or a visit from a Buckeye Paws therapy dog
Referral bonus for current employees
Current Ohio State employees are eligible for a referral bonus for recommending a candidate who is hired into certain positions, including nursing.
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