83 nursing jobs in Youngstown, OH
Youngstown pairs deep Rust Belt resilience with exceptional affordability. With a cost of living about 13% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further. Decompress post-shift along the gorge trails and historic mill at Mill Creek MetroParks, then unwind downtown in a revitalized Mahoning Valley community defined by genuine grit.
Find a nursing job in Youngstown
Hiring here: Mercy Health (27) · Lifepoint Health (10) · Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus (9) · Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman (8) · Mercy Health BSMH (3) · Park Vista Care Community (2)
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Full-time Day Shift, 12-hour
- Tuition reimbursement
LPN Licensed Nurse, Up to $38.50
$30–$39/hr
- LPN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital
Youngstown, OH
Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor
Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- RN
Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
$103,000–$129,000/year
- NP
- Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
- Per diem
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ED) Clinical Market Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Youngstown
Posted yesterday
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC
$58–$60/hr
- RN
- Day shift
RN - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
$2,005/week
- RN
- Travel contract
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Per Diem, Day Shift
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Stroke Peds 8Se - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Weekend Only
Posted yesterday
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2
Posted 6 days ago
- RN
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Per Diem, Night Shift
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- LPN/LVN
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Progressive Care (Step down)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2 - PRN
Posted 6 days ago
- RN
- Per diem
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- LPN
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Inpatient Unit (IPU)
- Per diem
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Full-time Night Shift, 12-Hours
- Tuition reimbursement
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
Home Health Registered Nurse PPV PRN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- LPN/LVN
- Tuition reimbursement
Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman
Youngstown, OH
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Per diem
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- RN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
Youngstown, OH
- LPN
- Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
- Tuition reimbursement
Working and living in Youngstown
· 83 open roles
Posted hourly pay
- RN
- $36/hr median
- $31–$42/hr middle half · 15 postings
- LPN
- $28/hr median
- $20–$28/hr middle half · 6 postings
Living costs
- Median gross rent
- $728/mo
- Rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $34,408/yr
- All local households, not nurse pay
New to our board this week
11 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.
Credentials accepted
- NP3
- RN63
- LPN15
- LVN3
- CNA3
One posting may accept more than one credential.
Shifts listed
- Days15
- Nights14
- per-diem11
- Rotating5
- Evenings2
- weekend2
Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.
Living in Youngstown
Youngstown offers relocating healthcare professionals a grounded, resilient Midwestern community marked by industrial heritage, easy navigability, and sincere local pride.
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Situated along the Mahoning River roughly an hour between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, the metro delivers notably stress-free commutes averaging ten to seventeen minutes, giving shift workers quick access to regional hospitals without metropolitan gridlock. Housing options range from mid-century ranches in Kirkmere near the park system to established single-family neighborhoods in Boardman, Canfield, and Poland townships.
Daily life outside the hospital benefits from substantial cultural and natural amenities. Mill Creek MetroParks provides thousands of acres of protected trails, lakes, and gardens, while cultural institutions like the Butler Institute of American Art, DeYor Performing Arts Center, and the Covelli Centre offer arts and athletics far exceeding typical small-city expectations.
While the city continues to navigate revitalization challenges and post-steel economic rebuilding, incoming nurses will find a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere where work-life balance is supported by short drives, open green spaces, and a strong sense of community.
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Neighborhoods
Suburban townships such as Boardman, Canfield, and Poland are popular residential choices for professionals seeking established neighborhoods and short drives to work. Within city limits, the Westside and Cornersburg areas offer solid residential pockets, alongside neighborhoods like Kirkmere, which borders the expansive Mill Creek Park and features ranch-style homes and split-levels.
Austintown also provides a suburban feel with retail convenience near Austintown Plaza and easy access to township parks.
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Housing
The local housing market features a broad assortment of older single-family properties, mid-century ranch-style layouts, and split-levels in established residential sectors like Kirkmere and Austintown. Buyers and renters seeking more expansive lots and contemporary constructions typically explore suburban townships such as Canfield and Poland, while downtown offers loft and condominium options within repurposed historic buildings.
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Getting around
Driving is the standard commute method across the Mahoning Valley, with typical commutes averaging around ten to seventeen minutes to central employment hubs. The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) provides scheduled public bus service linking downtown with the surrounding region.
Downtown Youngstown and the adjacent Youngstown State University district feature walkable and bikeable streets, while regional highway connections place Cleveland and Pittsburgh each approximately an hour's drive away.
Food and dining
Youngstown dining highlights regional staples and long-running local businesses, such as The Garden Cafe by Kravitz at Fellows Riverside Gardens, where patrons dine overlooking the park's lake. Mahoning County is also celebrated for independent bakeries and farm stops, prominently including White House Fruit Farm for fresh cider donuts.
Revitalized blocks in downtown Youngstown near Central Square host casual evening eateries, sports bars, and craft venues catering to university crowds and event attendees.
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Outdoors
Mill Creek MetroParks serves as the centerpiece of outdoor recreation, encompassing thousands of acres of preserved gorge scenery, hiking paths, sports fields, and botanical displays at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved MetroParks Bikeway, while nearby communities recreate at Boardman Park and Austintown Township Park.
Along the Mahoning River downtown, the Raymond John Wean Foundation Park provides riverfront open spaces and walking corridors.
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Arts and culture
The city boasts an established cultural landscape led by the Butler Institute of American Art, the nation's first museum dedicated exclusively to American works, and the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor. Live entertainment is centered at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, home of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and the Covelli Centre, which hosts the USHL Youngstown Phantoms and major touring acts.
Outdoor concerts run at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, complemented by campus venues at Youngstown State University like the McDonough Museum of Art and the Ward Beecher Planetarium.
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For families
Healthcare workers relocating with children frequently prioritize surrounding townships such as Canfield, Poland, and Boardman for their established public school districts and neighborhood amenities, as well as suburban communities like Austintown served by facilities such as Austin Elementary. Family-oriented activities are anchored downtown by the hands-on OH WOW!
The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology, youth history programming at the Arms Family Museum, and seasonal community gatherings like the Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest.
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What locals say
Residents describe Youngstown as a humble, unpretentious, and tight-knit community anchored by hard-working pride and friendly neighbors. Locals appreciate the absence of traffic, the quality of regional park systems, and emerging downtown revitalization.
Tradeoffs noted in community discussions include the ongoing process of economic recovery from industrial contraction and disparities in infrastructure between suburban townships and certain urban corridors.
