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Clinical Nurse

Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton, Ohio

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Dayton, Ohio · RN · Hospital · Permanent · ADN

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

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Facility Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department Surgery Schedule Full time Hours 40 Job Details The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care using the standards of care and the standards of professional performance outlined by the American Nurses Association and the Ohio Board of Nursing. The RN interacts with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of the patient and family, delivering proficient nursing care based on a detailed assessment of the patient/family needs and the hospital mission. The RN promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. Education Department Specific Job Details: Associates degree in nursing required. Graduation from an accredited program of nursing. Dedication to acquire Bachelors of Science in Nursing within 5 years of hire. Certification/Licensure Registered Nursing license in State of Ohio CPR : Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - required

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Dayton Children's Hospital

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You would be walking into a pediatric hospital that has been in Dayton since 1967. The public site names the work plainly: a relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within reach. The Surgery Clinical Nurse role is posted…

3.7 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Pediatric hospital with a stated mission of optimal health for every child within reach
ADN accepted for Clinical Nurse, with a BSN expected within 5 years
Full-time 40-hour Surgery Clinical Nurse role posted at Main Campus

What reviewers flag

Glassdoor demographic scores much lower for Black, Hispanic or Latinx, and LGBTQ+ reviewers
One reviewer described conflicting bosses, daily-changing expectations, and training blocked by multi-department bureaucracy
No published nurse pay, staffing ratios, or bonus amounts

pediatricchildrenDaytonfull-timeBSN-trackMain-Campus

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Living in Dayton, OH

Dayton sits along the Great Miami River in western Ohio, offering nurses an affordable midsize-city base with a surprisingly rich aviation history. The Oregon District packs local pubs and shops into a walkable few blocks near downtown, while Five Rivers MetroParks wraps the region in accessible green space.

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Metro price level · Dayton area: 7% below the national average; BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $918/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $45,247/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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