New Graduate Nurse Residency - Fort Smith Job at Mercy, Fort Smith, AR

  • Mercy
  • Fort Smith, AR

Job Description

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: 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.

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