What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate Nurse Residency - Fort Smith position at Mercy?
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!
- $20,000 Loan Forgiveness Available
- Up to $2,000 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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Salary : $2,000 - $20,000