New Graduate Nurse Residency Fort Smith

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.

Key Details

Program Start Date: We have residency cohorts starting on the upcoming dates:

• February 15 2027

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

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.