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RN Charge Nurse - Dedicated Education Unit (3300) - FT (Nights)

Mercy
Mercy Salary
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

with at least 1 year of experience

(NO CONTRACT)

 

Education Unit Overview:

 

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/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!

 

Incentives:

  • 1 Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments
  • Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
  • Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
  • Education Assistance
    • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
    • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
  • Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
  • PTO/Vacation Time 
  • Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
  • Shift Differentials
  • New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN

Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
  • Licensure: Is personally 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.

 

If you would like to connect with a Recruiter for additional questions, please reach out to Kinsey at Kinsey.Burch-Nichols@Mercy.Net. 

 

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!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.


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 health care 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.

 

 

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