From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 24, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Firelands Health in Sandusky, a locally managed not-for-profit with 287 registered beds and more than 2,000 coworkers—the largest year-round employer in the city.
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
On Progressive Care you work 1:3 days and 1:4 nights, with a retention bonus starting at $5,000 for full-time 7p–7a.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.comTuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness are on the table, and Firelands runs its own affordable RN program with clinicals on site.
For new gradsYou practice inside a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with chest-pain PCI, joint-replacement, and heart-failure recognitions behind the work.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: firelands.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Per diem nurses: 2 of 3 roles are per diem
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:3 day / 1:4 night
Firelands Health · employer research
- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement offered
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- Loan assistance
Loan forgiveness offered
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As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com- Scheduling
Progressive RN alternates every 3rd weekend; Home Health RN flexible schedule
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Benefits
Major medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), health/wellness offerings, monthly employee events; tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness listed on RN roles.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$30.16/hr
Registered Nurse average hourly from SimplyHired salary reports (9 salaries)
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Home Health RN estimated annual salary range $65,000-$85,000
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Transitional Year Residency salary $68,437
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Retention bonus starting at $5,000 for RN Progressive FT 7p-7a
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Competitive pay + shift differentials mentioned for Respiratory Therapist posting
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Ambulatory surgeryDays 11 open
- Cardiology1 open
- Oncology1 open
Progressive Care
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 day shift, 1:4 night shift for RN Progressive FT 7p-7a
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: credenzahealth.comCancer Center / Oncology
PRN RN administers chemo in outpatient clinic, assists physicians and NP, patient/family teaching
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Source location unconfirmedSource: firelands.comTrauma
American College of Surgeons Verified Level III Trauma Center
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Source location unconfirmedSource: firelands.comStroke
ACHC Primary Stroke Center; Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus
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Source location unconfirmedSource: firelands.comHome Health
Home Health RN provides skilled nursing in patients' homes with flexible schedule
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comMed-Surg/Oncology
Hiring noted for RN or LPN IV on 3T/Med-Surg/Oncology PT 7p-7a
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Source location unconfirmedSource: reddit.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall employee rating
- Average rating about 3.4/5 across roughly 180 reviews; pay/benefits around 3.3; management lowest near 3.0
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As of 2026- Pay satisfaction
- Only 27% of employees reported being satisfied with their pay based on 262 reviews
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As of 2026- Benefits rating
- Glassdoor benefits overall 3.9/5 from 16 reviews; health insurance 4.0, dental and FSA 5.0 employer-verified
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Only about 27% of employees in a large review set said they were satisfied with pay, and the overall employee rating sits near 3.4/5 with management lowest around 3.0.
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?
Living in Sandusky, OH
Set on the shores of Lake Erie beneath the silhouette of Cedar Point’s world-famous coasters, Sandusky pairs waterfront living with an affordable rhythm. With a cost of living roughly 11% below the national average, nurses enjoy breezy downtown harbor walks, historic limestone architecture, and easy ferry hops to the islands on days off.
Browse roles in Sandusky- Metro price level · Sandusky area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 89.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $905/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $50,139/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Firelands Health hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Ambulatory surgery (1), cardiology (1) and oncology (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Firelands Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Firelands Health
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Per diem
Sources
- credenzahealth.com/jobs/rn/in-vermilion-oh
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/firelandshealth/posts/apply-to-the-areas-most-affordable-and-high-quality-rn-program-learn-from-expert/1662720845366410
The short version · as of 2026
- firelands.com
Employer website
- firelands.com/about-us/accreditations
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- firelands.com/education-training/medical-education/programs/traditional-rotating-internship
Nursing here · as of 2026
- firelands.com/careers
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Benefits/Firelands-Regional-Medical-Center-US-Benefits-EI_IE28325.0,33_IL.34,36_IN1.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/p/DNjDappOYRy
The short version · as of 2026
- instagram.com/p/DPjCxkliFRJ
Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/MarkKlimekNCLEX/comments/1on3sgl/mark_k_nclex_tip_of_the_day_delegation_rns_vs
Nursing here
- talents.vaia.com/companies/firelands-health/sandusky/flexible-schedule-home-health-rn-earn-more-120465400
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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