Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Avita Health System

Ontario, Ohio

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 29

Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Term: Permanent

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License: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Check your license
Certification: Current BLS certification
Certification: Current ACLS certification.

Preferred

Experience: Two (2) or more years of previous nursing experience. Preferred: Two (2) or more years of previous nursing experience.
Experience: Previous Intensive Care Unit experience. Preferred: Previous Intensive Care Unit experience.
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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $12,500

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
Paid parental leave

More benefits (3)

Pharmacy discounts
Free on-site parking
DAISY Nursing Award

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Avita Health System

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Nursing leadership

Kathy Durflinger, RN · Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Avita Health System

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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

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Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Avita Ontario Hospital

Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,200 team members and more than 160 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ICU Department at our Ontario location.

Position Overview

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients within the nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the patients between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nursing assistants, LPNs and supportive staff members. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains role as patient advocate with a focus on the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

Required

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification.

Preferred

Two (2) or more years of previous nursing experience.

Previous Intensive Care Unit experience.

Why Join the Avita Health System Team?

At Avita, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our communities. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, your work matters here.

What You Can Expect at Avita

A collaborative and engaged workplace culture

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match

Paid parental leave

Pharmacy discounts for employees

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement

Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence

Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career journey every step of the way.

Location: Avita Ontario Hospital – ICU Department

Avita Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What's around it?

In Ontario, OH

Ontario, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,093/mo
Household income: $68,539/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Ontario, OH

NeighborhoodsOntario functions as Richland County's primary suburban commercial corridor, organized largely around Park Avenue West and Lexington-Springmill Road. Residential options vary from established mid-century subdivisions built between the 1960s and 1980s—featuring mature tree canopies, traditional ranch layouts, and generous yard space—to contemporary subdivisions offering modern open-concept floor plans. Buyers and renters looking for quieter surroundings often settle along the township edges, where properties feature larger parcels, acreage, and detached workshops while maintaining quick access to town services.

Ontario functions as Richland County's primary suburban commercial corridor, organized largely around Park Avenue West and Lexington-Springmill Road. Residential options vary from established mid-century subdivisions built between the 1960s and 1980s—featuring mature tree canopies, traditional ranch layouts, and generous yard space—to contemporary subdivisions offering modern open-concept floor plans.

Buyers and renters looking for quieter surroundings often settle along the township edges, where properties feature larger parcels, acreage, and detached workshops while maintaining quick access to town services.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: slussrealty.com Source 2: facebook.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Ontario is straightforward, with local drivers averaging around a sixteen-minute trip. The city is bisected by US-30, providing rapid east-west transit into downtown Mansfield healthcare facilities as well as neighboring communities like Shelby, Galion, and Ashland. Major surface arterials such as Lexington-Springmill Road and Park Avenue West handle most commercial and hospital-bound traffic, while Interstate 71 is easily accessible just to the east for regional travel toward Columbus or Cleveland.

Commuting in Ontario is straightforward, with local drivers averaging around a sixteen-minute trip. The city is bisected by US-30, providing rapid east-west transit into downtown Mansfield healthcare facilities as well as neighboring communities like Shelby, Galion, and Ashland.

Major surface arterials such as Lexington-Springmill Road and Park Avenue West handle most commercial and hospital-bound traffic, while Interstate 71 is easily accessible just to the east for regional travel toward Columbus or Cleveland.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: slussrealty.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: facebook.com

OutdoorsMarshall Park serves as the central outdoor recreation anchor, featuring youth sports fields, a dedicated dog park, a disc golf course, and a band shell for community gatherings. Golfers have access to the 18-hole Oaktree Golf Club, while agritourism enthusiasts visit Alpaca Meadows for pasture walks and fiber arts workshops. For broader regional recreation, residents are within short driving distance of the hiking trails at Malabar Farm State Park, Gorman Nature Center, the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, and winter skiing and tubing at Snow Trails Ski Resort.

Marshall Park serves as the central outdoor recreation anchor, featuring youth sports fields, a dedicated dog park, a disc golf course, and a band shell for community gatherings. Golfers have access to the 18-hole Oaktree Golf Club, while agritourism enthusiasts visit Alpaca Meadows for pasture walks and fiber arts workshops.

For broader regional recreation, residents are within short driving distance of the hiking trails at Malabar Farm State Park, Gorman Nature Center, the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, and winter skiing and tubing at Snow Trails Ski Resort.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: destinationmansfield.com Source 2: dearmanmoving.com

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Living in Ontario

For healthcare professionals relocating to Richland County, Ontario represents the region's most convenient suburban base. Rather than a historic downtown, Ontario is built around convenience, serving as the commercial core where grocery stores, medical offices, and restaurants along Lexington-Springmill Road and Park Avenue West are just minutes from residential doorsteps. Commutes to local hospitals in Mansfield or nearby Shelby are fast and straightforward via US-30, with typical drive times around sixteen minutes. Community life is anchored by Marshall Park, home to youth sports, disc golf, dog runs, and the city's signature 4th of July Festival and summer band shell concerts. Dining ranges from local staples like Steve's Dakota Grill and Athens Greek Restaurant to Naan N Curry and Brown Derby Roadhouse. Housing is predominantly single-family, ranging from mature mid-century subdivisions to newer contemporary construction and peripheral acreage. While winter snowfall requires reliable transit preparation and those seeking historic walkability may travel to adjacent Lexington or Mansfield, Ontario offers an exceptionally practical, well-serviced home base with easy highway access to both Columbus and Cleveland.

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As of 2026Source 1: slussrealty.com Source 2: destinationmansfield.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: niche.com

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