Summa Health
Health system in Akron, OH
- $66k–$113k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Per diem roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
For the Summa Health hiring team
2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Stepdown2 roles · 0 who fit
- ER1 role · 0 who fit
- Medical1 role · 2 who fit
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The short version
Summa Health posts nursing roles across Akron and Barberton, from CTV-ICU and emergency to case management and labor and delivery.
Employer research, Sep 24, 2026
Posted RN pay ranges here run roughly $35-$54/hr for critical care and $37-$56/hr for case management, so an experienced nurse has room to negotiate above the floor.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comNurses repeatedly describe supportive coworkers and real teamwork, especially on nights.
For experienced nursesSources
Emergency roles reach into Barberton too, with a clinical coordinator range of $38-$60/hr if you want a charge-adjacent step.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Per diem nurses: 6 of 7 roles are per diem
Not a fit
- New grads: all 7 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Akron
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Employer-provided pay range for RN, Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CTV-ICU, T1) in Akron, OH ($35 - $54/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Employer-provided pay range for RN Case Manager - Transitional Care in Akron, OH ($37 - $56/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Employer-provided pay range for LPN, Labor & Delivery Unit, H2 in Akron, OH ($25 - $30/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Employer-provided pay range for RN, Emergency Department in Barberton, OH ($35 - $54/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Employer-provided pay range for RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency in Barberton, OH ($38 - $60/hr)
As of 2026
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Workload Concerns
- Multiple nurses report heavy patient assignments and unsafe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios, particularly on inpatient floors.
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- PTO Deductions for Holidays and Sick Days
- Employees across facilities express dissatisfaction with the PTO system requiring personal time off to be used for holidays and illness.
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- Team Camaraderie and Peer Support
- Staff consistently highlight supportive, collaborative coworkers and strong teamwork, especially on night shifts.
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The hard parts
Nurses have posted about heavy assignments and unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios on inpatient floors, and about having to spend PTO on holidays and sick days.
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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 hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Akron, OH
Anchored by healthcare hubs like Summa Health and Akron Children's, Akron delivers major clinical volume without big-city friction. With a cost of living about 7% below the national average, your paycheck stretches into leafy Highland Square neighborhoods, steps from Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath.
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 Summa Health hire new grads?
All 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (2), ER (1) and medical (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Summa Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Summa Health
- RN
- Per diem
- 12-month residency
- RN
- Per diem
RN Weekend - Medical Unit
$35–$54/hr
- RN
- Ratio 1:5–1:6
- Weekends only (Sat/Sun), work 24 hours a week - paid 32 hours a week, 7a-7:30p
RN - Cardiology Office
$32–$38/hr
- RN
- Full-Time Days / Monday - Friday Schedule / Benefits Eligible
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- PRN, 7a-7:30p
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- PRN, 7p-7:30a
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
Want to work here?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Summa-Health-System-Reviews-E21150.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Summa-Health-System-Barberton-Reviews-EI_IE21150.0,19_IL.20,29_IC1145532.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Summa-Health-System-Reviews-E21150.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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