Akron Children's Hospital
Specialty hospital in Akron, OH
- Hiring nights
- Nurse residency
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 20, 2026Sources
The short version
A children's hospital where nursing is pitched as a calling
Akron Children's builds its employer brand around family-centered pediatric care and a 'caring team' culture, with nursing roles that include precepting, mentoring, and evidence-based practice. U.S. News ranks the hospital nationally in five children's specialties, and the organization is actively recruiting across units and shifts.
You enter through a PTAP-accredited-with-Distinction nurse residency built for new grads, while most units stay open to first-year nurses.
For new gradsCritical Care and Emergency prefer seasoned nurses, and postings name a competitive progressive salary scale with shift differential.
For experienced nursesSources
Education help runs up to $5,250 a year for courses, certifications, and degrees, with a free RN/ASN/LPN tuition path also reported.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Akron Children's Nurse Residency Program · PTAP accredited with Distinction
- NICU nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
The hospital emphasizes 'Unity and Engagement' as an organizational focus and frames careers as 'more than a job.' Nursing roles involve precepting new employees, mentoring clinical staff, and participating in evidence-based practice and quality improvement. The family-centered care model centers on psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of pediatric patients.
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Akron Children's Hospital · employer research
- Nurse residency
Akron Children's Nurse Residency Program · PTAP accredited with Distinction
Akron Children's Hospital · employer research
- Preceptors and orientation
Staff nurses may precept new employees and mentor clinical staff; lengthy thorough orientation noted historically
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- Career development
One-on-one career coaching, resume/mock interview resources, professional and leadership development courses
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As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org- Tuition support
Up to $5,250 education assistance per year for approved courses, certifications, CE and degree programs; free RN/ASN/LPN tuition program reported
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- Loan assistance
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a non-profit
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As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org- Charting system
Epic
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- Scheduling
Common patterns include nights 7pm-7:30am; part-time 24 hrs/week and full-time 36 hrs/week postings; onsite
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- Floating
Staff may be temporarily assigned throughout the Akron Children's enterprise based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill
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Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.akronchildrens.org
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.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Competitive progressive salary scale with shift differential (Critical Care Staff Nurse posting mention)
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- NICUNights 22 open
Staff Nurse NICU posting: part-time 24 hrs/week nights 7pm-7:30am onsite; requires 2+ years RN NICU experience.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.akronchildrens.org - Hematology1 open
7 Medical
Staff Nurse 7 Medical: part-time 24 hours/week nights 7p-730a onsite in Akron.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.akronchildrens.orgAultman NICU
Full-time nights 36 hours/week 7pm-7:30am; BSN required or within 5 years; EPIC experience preferred.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.akronchildrens.orgPICU
Night-shift PICU max 2 patients, 1 if intubated; general floors often 3-5, up to 6-7 in busy winter.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comHematology-Oncology
Hem-Onc described as busier; hospital also has large NICU and burn center ICU.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comCritical Care / Emergency
Most units open to new grads; Critical Care and Emergency Services strongly prefer experienced nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.akronchildrens.org
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Caring coworker culture vs management disconnect
- Employees value caring peers and patient focus but cite unresponsive leadership, limited advancement, and pay frustration.
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- Supportive orientation and teamwork for new grads
- Longtime staff described thorough orientation and colleagues eager to help questions, especially in PICU.
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As of 2006Source: allnurses.com- Pay competitiveness
- Historical reports of lower starting pay and no ICU differential versus nearby facilities.
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As of 2006Source: allnurses.com
More review themes
- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor snapshot about 3.2/5 from hundreds of ratings; roughly half would recommend to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Glassdoor sits around 3.2/5 from hundreds of ratings, with nurses praising caring peers while naming unresponsive leadership, limited advancement, and pay frustration.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- 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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Akron, OH
Canton sits in northeast Ohio, a mid-sized city best known as home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It offers a quieter Midwestern pace with easy access to Cleveland and Akron for bigger-city amenities.
Browse roles in Akron- Metro price level · Akron area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 93.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $955/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $48,076/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Akron Children's Hospital hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Akron Children's Nurse Residency Program · PTAP accredited with Distinction.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
NICU (2) and hematology (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Akron Children's Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Akron Children's Hospital
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Night shift
- Floating required
Sources
- allnurses.com/akron-childrens-hospital-t110759
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- careers.akronchildrens.org/nursing-careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.akronchildrens.org/new-grad-faqss
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.akronchildrens.org/benefits
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.akronchildrens.org/job/akron/staff-nurse-7-medical/54/91633949968
Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.akronchildrens.org/job/akron/staff-nurse-nicu/54/80122235376
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-raise-Reviews-EI_IE28249.0,16_KH17,22.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
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/1p5zq0i/akron_childrens_hospital_offers_free_rn_asn_lpn
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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