RN - Hospital

Avita Health System

Avita Ontario Hospital

Ontario, Ohio

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

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · 1pm-1am 3 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Emergency Department, Avita Ontario Hospital · Hospital Location: Avita Ontario Hospital - Emergency Department
License: RN license Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.Current Ohio RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current Ohio RN license Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse license. Check your license
Certification: Current BLS certification Current BLS Certification.
Certification: ACLS within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire ACLS certified within 3 months of hire.
Certification: PALS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire PALS within 6 months of hire.
Certification: TNCC within one year of hireAfter hire · within one year of hire TNCC within one year of hire.

Preferred

Experience: 1-2 years RN experience within the last 24 months 1 - 2 years Registered Nurse experience within the last 24 months.

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Bonus: Commitment bonus up to $10,000 Commitment Bonus up to $10,000

Benefits

BenefitsCompetitive wagesCompetitive wages and comprehensive benefits
BenefitsGenerous PTOGenerous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance optionsHealth, dental, and vision insurance options
Benefits403(b) with up to 4% employer match403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
BenefitsPaid parental leavePaid parental leave
BenefitsPharmacy discounts for employeesPharmacy discounts for employees

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BenefitsFree on-site parkingFree on-site parking
BenefitsOpportunities for professional growth and internal advancementOpportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
BenefitsRecognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing AwardRecognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence
Free parking
403(b)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
Vision insurance
Parental leave
Comprehensive benefits
PTO
Health insurance
Pharmacy discounts
Professional growth opportunities
DAISY Nursing Award recognition program

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The role and schedule

Day to day: Provides professional nursing care in the ED Provides professional nursing care within the Emergency Department
Day to day: Coordinates care planning with other disciplines coordinates care planning with other disciplines
Day to day: Provides care for psychosocial, physical and general needs Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care.
Day to day: Sets care priorities from patient needs and patient flow Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
Day to day: Communicates with ED physicians on patient status and diagnostics Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
Day to day: Responds quickly to changes in condition or treatment response Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Hours stated: Three 12 hour shifts. 1pm-1am. Every third weekend and holiday requirements.
Weekends: every third weekend Every third weekend and holiday requirements.
Holidays: holiday requirements

The workplace

Avita Health System

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Parking: Free on-site parking Free on-site parking

Organization profile

The team behind this role

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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Commitment Bonus up to $10,000

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 2,300 team members and more than 200 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 Emergency Department at our Ontario location .

Position Overview

Provides professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Qualifications

Required

Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.

Current BLS Certification.

ACLS certified within 3 months of hire.

PALS within 6 months of hire.

TNCC within one year of hire.

Preferred

1 – 2 years Registered Nurse experience within the last 24 months.

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 – Emergency Department

Avita Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Three

12 hour shifts. 1pm-1am. Every third weekend and holiday requirements.

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.

Sources

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.

Sources

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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What's around it?

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Life in Ontario, OH

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Ontario, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.