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Registered Nurse - Med Surg ICU

Mercy

Nursing
Fort Smith, AR, United StatesUp to $8/hrPosted July 30, 2026Ref: 24441_JR263537
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Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Position Details:

Incentives & Benefits

Join Mercy and take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time and Part-Time (.6 FTE and above) RNs with 1+ year of RN experience (No contract required!)
  • Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
  • Stay Premium Program offering up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Up to $20,000 in Loan Forgiveness for eligible new graduate nurses
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
  • Day-One Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Shift Differentials for eligible shifts

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Licensure

  • Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or hold a valid compact RN license, as applicable.
  • Must meet all state Board of Nursing requirements.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Certifications

The following certifications may be required based on the department, specialty, or unit assignment, or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the department:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Certification
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
  • Additional unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
  • Ability to perform physical activities including gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as required to perform job duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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