Akron Children's
Specialty hospital in Akron, OH
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring rotating
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 20, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining a non-profit pediatric hospital in Akron, Ohio, whose mission is to improve the health of children, teenagers, and young adults through care, education, research, advocacy, and community partnerships. Documentation is in Epic.
Employer research, Aug 20, 2026
They are hiring a full-time experienced Critical Care staff nurse and citing sign-on bonus eligibility and increased pay, without publishing a bonus amount, commitment term, or hourly rate.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comPTO starts accruing on day one: 22 to 34 days a year by role, with higher accrual at 5, 10, and 15 years, plus holiday pay for eligible roles.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.orgEligible employees can use up to $5,250 a year for approved courses, certifications, continuing education, and college degree programs.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
One-on-one career coaching, resume writing and mock interviews, plus professional and leadership development courses
Akron Children's · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org- Tuition support
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance for approved courses, certifications, continuing education, and college degree programs (eligible employees)
Akron Children's · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org- Loan assistance
As a non-profit, full-time employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Akron Children's · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org- Charting system
Epic
From employer postings
- Scheduling
Homecare skilled nursing RNs participate in an on-call rotation for patient-care coverage
Akron Children's · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com
Benefits
PTO accrues from day one (22–34 days/year by role, higher at 5, 10, and 15 years) plus holiday pay for eligible roles. Four medical plans (two HDHPs with employer-paid HSA funding, two PPOs), $0 copay on some preventive drugs, dental, vision, FSA, STD/LTD, employer-paid basic life. Up to $5,250/year education assistance for eligible employees. Full-time staff may be eligible for PSLF. Career coaching, resume writing, mock interviews, and leadership courses.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus eligibility cited while hiring a full-time experienced Critical Care staff nurse
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Employer hiring post for experienced Critical Care staff nurse also cites increased pay
As of 2026
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The units
Critical Care
Employer Facebook post recruiting a full-time experienced Critical Care staff nurse, citing benefits, increased pay, and sign-on bonus eligibility.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comHomecare
Skilled Nursing RN visits multiple home patients daily, joins on-call, needs 1 year hospital or home-care experience; BSN preferred or within 5 years.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: credenzahealth.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall recommend rate
- About 474 Glassdoor reviews average 3.1, and only half of reviewers would recommend the employer to a friend.
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- Coworkers and family feel
- A January 2024 lab assistant review highlighted kind coworkers and a close, family-like workplace.
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As of 2024-01-22Source: glassdoor.sg- Pay dissatisfaction
- That same review listed poor pay among the downsides of working there.
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As of 2024-01-22Source: glassdoor.sg
More review themes
- Leadership and outlook
- Roughly 54% of reviewers approved of the CEO and 52% reported a positive business outlook.
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- Demographic rating gaps
- Posted demographic ratings were much higher among Black reviewers than among Hispanic/Latinx and White reviewers, with men rating higher than women.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
About 474 Glassdoor reviews average 3.1, and only half of reviewers would recommend this employer to a friend.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 3 roles, up to $2,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are rotating shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Akron Children's, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Akron Children's
Sources
- akronchildrens.org
Employer website
- careers.akronchildrens.org/benefits
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- credenzahealth.com/jobs/in-akron-oh
Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/akronchildrens/posts/akron-childrens-is-hiring-a-full-time-experienced-critical-care-staff-nurse-and-/1351982126977538
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Akron-Children-s-Reviews-E28249.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Akron-Children-s-EI_IE28249.11,27.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Akron-Children-s-people-Reviews-EI_IE28249.0,16_KH17,23.htm
What nurses say · as of 2024-01-22
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