Akron Children's Hospital
1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308
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
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
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
- Drive70.7%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walk15.4%
- Work from home9.3%
- 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).
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