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Akron Children's Hospital

1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308

County:SummitCBSA Area:Akron, OHOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Children's

At a glance

Akron Children's Hospital is a non-profit pediatric facility located in Akron, Ohio, serving a rural community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and focus on children’s healthcare may offer a supportive environment for those seeking specialized experience. International nurses may find the community setting appealing, though there is no current data on international population or prior international nurse hires.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Children's
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
253
RN Count
411
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).

Travel insights

Average commute:16.6 min
Drive
70.7%
  • Drive70.7%
  • Public transit3.8%
  • Walk15.4%
  • Work from home9.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Akron Canton Regional Airport
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
  • Youngstown Warren Regional Airport
  • Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
  • Wheeling Ohio County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Ohio state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1215th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed41st of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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