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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
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Key Details
Program Start Date: We have residency cohorts starting on the upcoming dates:
- February 15, 2027
Duration:Â 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. Â
Opportunities:Â 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 licenseÂ
- 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 ProgramÂ
- 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.
