Registered Nurse - Dedicated Education Unit (3300) FT Days

Nursing Position at Mercy

Are you interested in continuing your nursing career in an innovative educational environment while making an impact on the next generation of nurses? If you're looking to maximize your earning potential all while having more hands to share the workload, this position is for you!

The new Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Dedicated Education Unit is an 18-bed unit focused on teaching eager and upcoming graduate nurses the fundamental skills necessary to be successful. We are looking to build a team of highly engaged nurses who have a passion for education, patient care, and best practices. This unit will care for Medical Telemetry patients with a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio (day shift only). Each nurse will act as a preceptor to two senior-level nursing students who will take total care of the 4 patients. A clinical rotation preceptor will also be available for support and oversight of the students. By joining the Dedicated Education Unit at Mercy, you will have a direct impact on the future of nursing while progressing your leadership skillset for your future in nursing!

Job Description

• Sign-on bonus available: $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience, no contract required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the healthcare experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care—that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.