Nursing Jobs in Aurora, OH

Located in Portage County, Aurora, Ohio, is approximately 30 miles southeast of Cleveland and around 23 miles northeast of Akron. You’ll find small-town charm alongside modern amenities including a shopping district, beautiful parks, and year-round community events.

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Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs in Ohio

Is Ohio a compact state? Yes.
What do nursing professionals earn in Aurora? This is the average annual salary breakdown for nursing jobs in the Aurora area:
NP salary in Aurora: $121,460
RN salary in Aurora: $82,520
LPN salary in Aurora: $56,310
STNA salary in Aurora: $37,400
Where can I find information about Ohio nursing license requirements? The Ohio Board of Nursing has the latest updates. If you need to renew your license, read our three-step guide for Ohio nurse license renewals.

What to Know When Pursuing Nursing Jobs in Aurora, Ohio

Nearly 17,250 people live in Aurora, Ohio. The median age here is 46, six years older than the median age for all Ohio residents, and more than 23% of the population is 65 or older. If you have experience caring for senior populations, you may be at an advantage when applying to jobs in post-acute and long-term care facilities in Aurora.

To streamline your job search, you can explore opportunities in Aurora according to your license or certification. Some of the more popular positions include:

You can also explore opportunities in nearby cities:

Working in Aurora, OH

The median household income in Aurora is $134,725, which is nearly double the median household income for all of Ohio. Around 58.5% of the residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to only 32% of Ohioans as a whole. Manufacturing is the leading employment sector, followed by educational services, healthcare, and social assistance.

There are numerous following hospitals, medical centers, and ambulatory facilities in and around Aurora, including:

Akron Children's Hospital Specialty Care at Twinsburg
Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
Regency Hospital Cleveland East (Select Medical)
University Hospitals

Additionally, the Public Health Nursing Division of the Portage County Health District offers immunization clinics, case management, services for children with medical handicaps, and more.

Nursing professionals who prefer to work in post-acute settings will find many skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities in the area. Consider looking at the current openings in the following facilities:

People who live in Aurora are very attached to their cars — around 84% of residents commute to work by car and 7% are part of a neighborhood carpool, while another 7% work from home. Your one-way commute time in Aurora would average 27 minutes, right on par with the national average.

If your kids need looking after while you’re at work, there are many daycare centers and early learning programs in Aurora and nearby towns. In addition, Aurora runs its own after school program. You can also find pet sitters to help feed, walk, and drop-in on your pets while you’re on shift.

Living in Aurora, OH

Residents in Aurora are treated to celebrations and events throughout all four seasons. From a summer concert series to a fall festival, the community calendar is packed with fun for all ages. In addition, the non-profit Aurora Community Theatre puts on four productions each year and has a children’s workshop for budding thespians.

Nature lovers can explore more than 1,800 acres of city-owned parks and green space. Sunny Lake Park offers trails, sports fields, a playground, and a 68-acre lake for fishing and boating. Next door, the Moebius Nature Center offers additional trails, pollinator garden, a pond, and plenty of wildlife.

The city is also something of a shopping destination thanks in part to Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, home to more than 50 outlet stores from major brands.

Throughout the year, the temperature in Aurora ranges from 20 degrees to 81 degrees. Winter is cold and snowy, and summer is warm and cloudy. July is the hottest month, with daily highs averaging 81 degrees. January is the coldest month, where average highs typically don’t get above 34 degrees.

Aurora’s cost of living is approximately 14% below the national average, but housing is an exception. A home here costs an average of $384,000, which is around 14% higher than the national average and a whopping 95% higher than the Ohio average.

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