Staffing, in the hospital's own words

Ohio Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings

2121 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Ohio today, 2121 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.

Updated 9 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC

What Ohio law requires

Nurse staffing committee or plan (in effect from 2008)
Ohio hospitals must convene a nursing care committee, at least half direct care nurses, that recommends the nursing services staffing plan (section 3727.52).
“Each hospital shall convene a hospital-wide nursing care committee not later than ninety days after the effective date of this section or, if the hospital is not treating patients on the effective date of this section, ninety days after the hospital begins to treat patients.” Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.51(A) (source: Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.51(A))

From Ohio's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.

Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Ohio

21 jobs, newest first.

RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Cleveland Clinic · Akron, OH and 1 more · 4d ago1:3. “...Care Unit (PCU), provides personalized, high-quality care with a 1:3 RN to patient ratio. This unit cares for patients with a wide range of conditions,...”
Registered Nurse - Behavioral HealthTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 1w ago1:5. “...it. We typically maintain an a verage patient-to-staff ratio of 1:5 . While we prefer nurses with psychiatric/behavioral health experience, we warmly...”
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Precision AbdominalTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 1w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...ratios are designed to maintain high-quality care: Day Shifts: 1:4-5; Night Shifts: 1:5-6. Welcoming both experienced RNs and new graduates, the...”
Registered Nurse - Ortho Med SurgTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 2w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...manageable workload and a strong focus on quality care: Day Shifts: 1:4-5; Night Shifts: 1:5-6 Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new graduate, the...”
Registered Nurse - Ortho Med Surg - WeekendsTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 2w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...manageable workload and a strong focus on quality care: Day Shifts: 1:4-5; Night Shifts: 1:5-6 Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new graduate, the...”
Registered Nurse - Oncology Med SurgTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 3w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...treatments. Day shifts operate with a nurse-to- patient ratio of 1:4-5 , while night shifts maintain a ratio of 1:5-6 , providing a balance of efficiency...”
Registered Nurse - Med Surg OncologyTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 3w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...treatments. Day shifts operate with a nurse-to- patient ratio of 1:4-5 , while night shifts maintain a ratio of 1:5-6 , providing a balance of efficiency...”
Registered Nurse - Precision Abdominal Med SurgTriHealth · Cincinnati, OH · 3w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...ratios are designed to maintain high-quality care: Day Shifts: 1:4-5; Night Shifts: 1:5-6. Welcoming both experienced RNs and new graduates, the...”
RN - 4100 Intermediate CareKettering Health · Dayton, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...29 bed unit average daily census 24-29 patients. Nurse patient ratio 1:4. Hospital/Acute care experience required. Overview Kettering Health is a...”
Registered Nurse - Observation Unit - RotatingUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...up to 24-48 hours of observation care. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. AMC Observation Unit (1st Floor)_June 2024.pdf When you join UH, you’ll gain access...”
Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - NightsUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...up to 24-48 hours of observation care. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. $8,000 Sign On for one year of RN experience. When you join UH, you’ll gain access...”
Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Part Time - NightsUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...up to 24-48 hours of observation care. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. $4,000 Sign On for one year of RN experience . When you join UH, you’ll gain access...”
Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - 12 Hours/Week- NightsUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...of care to our patients and families. Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4. Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the...”
Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Nights or RotatingUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...of care to our patients and families. Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4. $8,000 Sign On with one year of RN experience. When you join UH, you’ll gain...”
Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Part Time - NightsUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...of care to our patients and families. Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4. $4,000 Sign for one year of RN experience. When you join UH, you’ll gain access...”
Registered Nurse - Step Down - DaysUniversity Hospitals · Beachwood, OH · 3w ago1:4. “...of care to our patients and families. Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4. When you join UH, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed...”
Travel RN, PICU - Cincinnati, OHARMStaffing · Cincinnati, OH · 3w ago1:1 to 1:2. “...ensuring safety and comfort. Effectively manage patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. Float to CICU as needed based on patient census and staffing requirements....”$2,721/wk
RN, Registered Nurse - PACUTrinity Health · Westerville, Ohio and 1 more · 3w ago1:2. “...and post-surgical care cases. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:2 in the PACU and a new patient can be expected in preop every hour. This is a face...”
Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation - NightsThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · Columbus, OH · 3w ago1:5. “...amputations and orthopedics.) We admit patients 16 and older. 1:5 nurse to patient ratios with flex to 1:4 for High Acuity Rehab Patients that may...”
Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Inpatient RehabilitationThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · Columbus, OH · 1mo ago1:5. “...development. Staffing & Care Model Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5, with flexibility to 1:4 for high-acuity rehabilitation patients High-acuity care may...”
RN, Registered Nurse - EndoscopyTrinity Health · Westerville, Ohio and 1 more · 1mo ago1:2. “...along with advanced GI procedures. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. All staff are cross trained to work in pre-procedure, intra-procedure and...”

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Frequently asked questions

How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Ohio?

21 today: 21 registered nurse and LPN jobs.

How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Ohio?

Too few nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Ohio state an hourly rate for a figure; each job here shows the pay its posting states.

Does Ohio have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?

Not fixed ratios: Ohio hospitals must convene a nursing care committee, at least half direct care nurses, that recommends the nursing services staffing plan (section 3727.52). (Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.51(A)) The law's own words are on this page.

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