New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Fort Smith
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Fort Smith Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice Nurse residency program designed to support the newly licensed nurses as you transition from student to confident and independent professional nursing practice. This structured evidence-based program offers comprehensive and individualized department orientation hands-on clinical training and ongoing mentorship to ensure a smooth and successful entry into your professional career. The program provides collaboration with experienced preceptors targeted educational sessions and a supportive environment that fosters critical thinking clinical judgment and professional growth.Position Details:
Mercy Fort Smith
New Graduate RN Residency
Apply Today!
Key Details
Program Start Date: We have residency cohorts starting on the upcoming dates:
February 16 2026
July 06 2026
Duration:The program lasts one year providing extensive support and training to help new nurses navigate their first year in practice and prepare them for a lasting and fulfilling professional career.
Opportunities:We provide new graduate placement within the following departments:
Cardiac
Critical Care/ICU Stepdown
Critical Care/Medical ICU
Emergency Department
Labor & Delivery
Medical Surgical
Medical/Telemetry
Mother/Baby
Neuro
NICU
Observation
Oncology
Ortho
Eligibility:
Required Experience - 12 months or less of nursing experience
Required Education - Nursing Degree from an accredited school
License Temporary Nursing Arkansas license or nursing compact license
Certifications Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
We Offer Great 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!
$20000 Loan Forgiveness Available
Up to $2000 annually in Tuition Assistance
Eligible for Premium Pay Program
Shift Differential Pay
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
