Nationwide Children's Hospital

Specialty Hospital · Columbus, OH

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Specialty Hospital
Shifts hiring now: Days 1 · Nights 1 · Rotating 1

Benefits

The job description explicitly mentions shift differentials and weekend differentials in addition to base hourly pay, as well as a $2.00 per hour increase upon successful completion of unit orientation.

The city

Living in Columbus, OH

Ohio's capital blends Midwestern friendliness with big-city energy. Home to Ohio State University and several major hospital systems, Columbus offers nurses strong career options, a lively Short North arts district, and greenways along the Scioto River for off-shift downtime.

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Metro price level · Columbus area: 4% below the national average; BEA index 95.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,295/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $66,082/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Columbus, Ohio (43205). Nurses are expected to assist patients in moving rapidly and effectively through their episode of care while prioritizing quality and safety.

Specialty Hospital · Columbus
Hiring days & nights & rotating

More about Nationwide Children's Hospital

The nursing role encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of care, with professional practice aligned to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. An active Ohio Nursing License is required. The described position is a 36-hour-per-week role with rotating day and night shifts on a six-week cycle, including every-other-weekend commitments and holiday rotations. The stated minimum pay is $36.90 per hour, supplemented by shift and weekend differentials, with an additional $2.00 per hour increase upon successful completion of unit orientation. The role involves delegation, direction, and oversight of care, indicating a structured nursing hierarchy with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

The organization's nursing care is guided by a Family Centered approach, evidence-based practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, patient advocacy, and a commitment to quality and safety. Therapeutic communication and attention to the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families are central to their care philosophy.

Working here

Culture and working life

family-centeredevidence-basedpatient advocacytherapeutic communicationdevelopmentally appropriatesafety-focusedprofessional nursingstructured delegation

What to consider

The good

Family-centered care model that emphasizes holistic patient and family needs
Evidence-based practice framework guiding clinical decision-making
Shift and weekend differentials offered in addition to base pay
$2.00 per hour increase upon successful completion of unit orientation
Structured delegation and oversight responsibilities supporting professional growth
Alignment with ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses promoting professional standards

The hard parts

Rotating day and night shifts every six weeks may disrupt circadian rhythms and work-life balance
Every-other-weekend work requirement limits predictable personal time
Holiday rotation required, potentially impacting family and social commitments during holidays
36-hour weekly schedule may not constitute full-time hours for all employees

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Sep 7, 2026

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