Summa Health System

525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44309

County:SummitCBSA Area:Akron, OHOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Summa Health System is a large, non-profit acute care provider based in Akron, Ohio, offering a broad range of services in a community-focused setting. While the system has not yet hired international nurses, its size and established presence suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The organization’s scale and location in a diverse urban area could provide valuable professional experience and support for career growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 1,093
RN Count: 1,151
Magnet Status: Yes
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Ohio

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Specific educational and credential requirements

Akron, OH overview

Financials

Median $81,520

$65,560

10th

$99,280

90th

Cost of Living Index

92.83(7.17 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,819 (-7% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).