University of Toledo
Academic medical center in Toledo, OH
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would come in as part-time or full-time staff, with a $10,000 sign-on if you already have more than a year as an RN, or $7,500 if you are still in that first year or in the New Grad Nurse Residency, through June 27, 2027.
Employer research, Sep 15, 2026
Part-time or full-time staff RNs with more than 12 months of RN work, or more than two years as an LPN, are offered a $10,000 sign-on through June 27, 2027.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2027-06-27Source: health.utoledo.eduIf you have under 12 months as an RN, including in the New Grad Nurse Residency, the careers list posts a $7,500 sign-on for part-time or full-time staff through June 27, 2027.
For new gradsSources
As of 2027-06-27 · 2026Source: health.utoledo.eduHospital staff nurse postings add up to $15 an hour in incentive pay through June 27, 2027.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2027-06-27Source: health.utoledo.edu
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: New Grad Nurse Residency
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Grad Nurse Residency
University of Toledo · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: health.utoledo.edu- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
- Scheduling
Featured ED RN role is full-time nights 7P-7A; Glassdoor reviewers also praise scheduling flexibility.
University of Toledo · employer research
Sources
- Floating
UTMC is actively recruiting RN Staff Nurse Float Pool with up to $10,000 sign-on; float rules are not described.
University of Toledo · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: health.utoledo.edu
Benefits
$10,000 sign-on for experienced part-time or full-time staff RNs through June 27, 2027 $7,500 sign-on for newly hired entry-level RNs, including the New Grad Nurse Residency, through June 27, 2027 Up to $15 an hour extra incentive pay for hospital staff nurses through June 27, 2027
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on for experienced RNs (>12 months RN work or >2 years LPN); PT or FT staff nurses; through June 27, 2027
As of 2027-06-27
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$7,500 sign-on for newly hired entry-level RNs (<12 months experience), including New Grad Nurse Residency; PT or FT; through June 27, 2027
As of 2027-06-27
Sources
- Benefits
Up to an additional $15.00 per hour incentive pay for hospital staff nurses through June 27, 2027
As of 2027-06-27
Sources
Units hiring now
- ERNights 11 open
- Med surgDays 11 open
Inpatient Orthopedic (6AB)
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (6AB) as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduIntermediate Care (5ABCD)
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Staff Nurse on Intermediate Care Unit (5ABCD) as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduOncology-Hematology Med-Surg (4CD)
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Staff Nurse on Oncology-Hem Med-Surg Unit (4CD) as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduHeart and Vascular Care (HVCU)
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Heart and Vascular Care Unit (HVCU) as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduEmergency Department
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Emergency Department full-time nights 7P-7A as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduIntermediate Transplant/GU (4AB)
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Intermediate Transplant/GU Unit (4AB) as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduFloat Pool
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Staff Nurse Float Pool as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.eduMedical Intensive Care
UTMC · Toledo, OH
UTMC lists RN Staff Nurse Medical Intensive Care as a featured job with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Sources
UTMC · Toledo, OHSource: health.utoledo.edu
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworkers vs culture
- Staff like supportive peers and a community feel, but many also describe a harsh climate and weak leadership linked to people leaving.
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- Leadership and communication
- Reviewers often say leaders are ineffective, unaccountable, and poor at communicating, and that staff input is ignored.
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- Pay and advancement
- Workers report some skill-building but few promotion paths and pay that does not match job demands.
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More review themes
- Workload and balance
- Flexible scheduling is liked, yet heavy assignments especially in peak periods undercut work-life balance.
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- Overall recommend rate
- Glassdoor shows a 3.7 rating from 834 reviews, with 62% saying they would recommend the employer to a friend.
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The hard parts
You may like your coworkers and still run into leaders who, in the reviews, come off as unaccountable and hard to hear.
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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?
Living in Toledo, OH
Perched along the Maumee River near Lake Erie, Toledo lets nurses stretch their paychecks with a cost of living about 8.5% below the national average. Between shifts, explore Victorian architecture in the Old West End or catch waterfront sunsets downtown, enjoying Glass City's rich arts culture and affordable living without urban congestion.
Browse roles in Toledo- Metro price level · Toledo area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $901/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,724/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does University of Toledo hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: New Grad Nurse Residency.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Toledo, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of Toledo
Staff Nurse - Emergency Dept. (ED)
$34–$44/hr
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Floating required
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Toledo-Reviews-E23582.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Toledo-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE23582.0,20_KO21,37.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-University-of-Toledo-EI_IE23582.11,31.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- health.utoledo.edu/careers/job-list.html
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2027-06-27
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