Avita Health System
Health system employer · Based in Bucyrus, OH
A fast-growing rural system where purpose is strong but leadership support lags
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What a shift at Avita Health System looks like
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Avita calls its culture 'uniquely personal and team-oriented,' with nurses acting as patient advocates across ICU, Med/Surg, and Oncology. The system has celebrated DAISY Award winners and recently opened the Jody M. Baker Cancer Center. Nurses in reviews highlight mission alignment and learning opportunities, but flag concerns about management support, pay, and trust in colleagues.
- Shifts hiring now
- Nights 9
Benefits
403(b) with up to 4% employer match; health, dental, vision; generous PTO; paid parental leave; free on-site parking; employee pharmacy discounts; select RN commitment bonuses; MedSurg choice of student loan repayment or commitment bonus.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Full-time night ICU at Bucyrus posts a commitment bonus up to $20,000, with $10,000 options at Ontario and Galion ICU.
New graduates
An RN Residency path is open, MedSurg roles across Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario encourage new grads, and MedSurg hires can choose student loan repayment or a commitment bonus.
As of 2024-06-03Source 1: facebook.comSource 2: avitahealth.orgSource 3: glassdoor.comSource 4: glassdoor.com
Travel nurses
Traveler RN ICU part-time nights at Ontario and Galion post $45–$60/hour on 13-week contracts.
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-23Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
Hiring spans ICU, ED, MedSurg, OB, oncology, cath lab, surgery, and more across the three community hospitals, with select roles carrying commitment bonuses.
As of 2025-07Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: facebook.comSource 4: avitahealth.orgSource 5: avitahealth.org
More about working here
Moving here
You park free on site at a nonprofit system of three hospitals in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario, with health/dental/vision, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and a 403(b) with up to 4% match.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: avitahealth.orgSource 3: avitahealth.org
Experienced nurses
Nights run 7p–7a patterns with every-third-weekend options on some units, and FT, PT, and contingent RN openings are posted.
New graduates
Pathways to Nursing maps local LPN/RN/BSN school routes and continuing education after you graduate, including a Bucyrus LPN option through North Central State.
As of 2026Source: avitahealth.org
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Posted patterns include 7p-7a nights; every third weekend (Galion ICU PT); 48 hrs/pay or 72 hrs/pay; FT/PT/contingent RN openings
- Pay and benefits
- Traveler RN ICU part-time nights, Ontario and Galion; 13-week contract
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Traveler RN ICU part-time nights Ontario/Galion top of posted range
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Commitment bonus up to $20,000 for full-time night ICU RN at Bucyrus Hospital
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Commitment bonus up to $10,000 for ICU RN at Ontario Hospital
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Commitment bonus up to $10,000 for part-time night ICU RN at Galion Hospital
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Commitment bonus up to $5,000 for part-time night ED RN at Bucyrus Hospital
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Full-time and part-time commitment bonuses for MedSurg RNs at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario; option of student loan repayment or commitment bonus
As of 2024-06-03Source: facebook.com
- Pay and benefits
- Select RN roles offer commitment bonuses; hiring event specialties include ICU, MedSurg, ED and more across Bucyrus, Galion, Ontario
As of 2025-07Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match (staff RN postings)
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Nurse residency
- RN Residency
As of 2024-06-03Source 1: facebook.comSource 2: avitahealth.orgSource 3: glassdoor.com
- Career development
- Postings cite opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement; Glassdoor AI summary notes limited career advancement concerns
- Tuition support
- Pathways to Nursing outlines local LPN/RN/BSN school paths and continuing education opportunities through Avita after graduation
As of 2026Source: avitahealth.org
- Loan assistance
- Option of Student Loan Repayment or Commitment Bonus available for MedSurg RN hires
As of 2024-06-03Source: facebook.com
The city
Living in Mansfield, OH
Mansfield sits in north-central Ohio between Cleveland and Columbus, offering a slower-paced Midwestern lifestyle with easy interstate access to both metros. The surrounding area features rolling farmland and Malabar Farm State Park nearby. A solid option for nurses seeking affordable small-city living with outdoor recreation and a straightforward commute.
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- Metro price level · Mansfield area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 88.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $814/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $44,540/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Avita has tripled in size across three North Central Ohio hospitals, bringing rural health opportunities and commitment bonuses up to $10,000 for qualifying RNs—though 140 Indeed reviews rate management at just 2.5 out of 5.
- Hiring nights
- Sign-on bonus · 5 roles
More about Avita Health System
Mission: improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Internal Monarch Award recognizes motivating, optimistic, nurturing, adaptable, respectful, caring, helpful work; system also participates in the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive family-like culture and teamwork
- Staff describe a supportive, family-like atmosphere with strong teamwork and admin backing for employee initiatives.
- Limited advancement and pay competitiveness
- Reviews raise concerns about limited career advancement and pay that may not be competitive.
- Work-life balance vs workload and PTO holidays
- Work-life balance is praised overall, but high workloads and using PTO for holidays are noted drawbacks.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Inconsistent management and communication
- Management effectiveness is described as inconsistent, with desire for better leadership communication and accountability.
- Overall Glassdoor rating snapshot
- About 3.5/5 from 136 ratings; 62% would recommend to a friend; 65% approve of CEO.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Nurse reviews flag limited career advancement and pay that may not keep pace with bigger systems.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Umbrella organization
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 6, 2026
- Workplace photos
- 5
- Website
- avitahealth.org ↗
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Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- ICUNights 67 open
Permanent and traveler ICU RN openings at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario; Bucyrus FT nights offers up to $20k commitment bonus.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
- ERNights 11 open
- L&DNights 11 open
- Med-SurgNights 11 open
Actively recruiting MedSurg RNs at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario community hospitals; new grads encouraged.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: facebook.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Emergency Department
Part-time night ED RN at Bucyrus; requires BLS, ACLS in 3 mo, PALS in 6 mo, TNCC in 1 year.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
OB
FT night OB RN at Ontario requires NRP; preferred 2+ years OB experience; OB also listed at hiring event.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: avitahealth.org
Skilled Nursing
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Skilled Nursing among specialties hiring RNs.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Inpatient Dialysis
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Inpatient Dialysis among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Cath Lab
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Cath Lab among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Surgery
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Surgery among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Endoscopy
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Endoscopy among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Interventional Radiology
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Interventional Radiology among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Oncology
Hiring event lists Oncology RN openings; Jode Cancer Center now open system-wide.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: avitahealth.org
Wound Center
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Wound Center among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Forensics
July 2025 nursing hiring event listed Forensics among RN specialties.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Open roles
Roles from Avita Health System
Refreshed throughout the day.
Traveler RN - ICU Nights - Ontario, Bucyrus and Galion, Ohio
$53/hr
Mansfield, OH · Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
Traveler Med Surg Nights- November Start - Galion, Ohio
$53/hr
Galion, OH · Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
- MS/Tele
Traveler RN - ICU Part time NIGHTS- Ontario and Galion Ohio
$45/hr
Mansfield, OH
- RN
- Night shift
- Travel contract
RN - ICU **Commitment Bonus up to $10,000**
Ontario, OH
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
RN - ICU ***Commitment Bonus up to $10,000***
Galion, OH
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
RN - Emergency Department **Commitment Bonus up to $5,000**
Bucyrus, OH
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
RN- ICU ***Commitment Bonus up to $20,000***
Bucyrus, OH
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
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