Akron is close to home for you — near enough to visit the unit and get a feel for the floor before you commit. Akron Children's Hospital is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
At a glance
Shift
night
Workplace
Akron Children's Hospital
Hiring employer
Akron Children's Hospital
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
Care team
Care team
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status. Performs leadership and professional duties, patient-centered care duties, quality improvement and safety duties, evidence-based practice duties, and informatics and technology duties. Part Time Nights, 7pm-7:30am, 24 hours/week.
Skills for this role
family centered carepatient-centered carequality improvement and safetyevidence-based practiceinformatics and technologyleadership
Requirements
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association
Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred
Experience in healthcare is preferred
Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
About the employer
Akron Children's Hospital
Specialty Hospital
You would be joining Akron Children's in the Canton, Ohio area — a pediatric health system headquartered in Akron, Magnet-recognized for the fifth time, with active local openings. Shifts you see posted are often onsite nights 7pm–7:30am, part-time at 24…
Magnet® recognized
What reviewers appreciate
+Fifth-time Magnet recognition from ANCC
+PTAP-accredited-with-Distinction nurse residency
+Up to $5,250 yearly education assistance and reported free RN/ASN/LPN tuition path
What reviewers flag
−Glassdoor near 3.2/5 with about half recommending
−Reviews name unresponsive leadership and limited advancement
−Pay competitiveness questioned versus nearby options
Benefits: Four medical plan choices (HDHP with HSA funding and PPOs), dental, vision; PTO day one 22–34 days/year; up to $5,250 education assistance; PSLF pathway for full-time; career coaching and development courses.
Akron sits in northeast Ohio, offering a mix of urban amenities and green space, with the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park providing miles of trails. The Highland Square neighborhood is known for its walkable, eclectic feel. A midsize city with a low-key pace, it's a practical choice for nurses seeking affordability and outdoor access.
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