Akron General Medical Center

1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307

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

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At a glance

Akron General Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital in Akron, Ohio, with 680 beds, offering a large and diverse clinical environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a robust professional experience. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The facility’s established presence in a mid-sized city provides opportunities for both professional growth and community engagement.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 511
RN Count: 680
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).