New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency - Fort Smith

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! $20,000 Loan Forgiveness Available Up to $2,000 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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy

Salary : $2,000 - $20,000