Job Description Find your calling at Mercy! \n 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.\n Position Details: \n Mercy Fort Smith New Graduate RN Residency Apply Today! \n \n Key Details \n Program Start Date: We have residency cohorts starting on the upcoming dates: \n \n February 15, 2027 \n \n \n 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. \n \n Opportunities: We provide new graduate placement within the following departments: \n \n Cardiac \n Critical Care/ICU Stepdown \n Critical Care/Medical ICU \n Emergency Department \n Labor & Delivery \n Medical Surgical \n Medical/Telemetry \n Mother/Baby \n Neuro \n NICU \n Observation \n Oncology \n Ortho \n \n \n Eligibility: \n \n Required Experience - 12 months or less of nursing experience \n Required Education - Nursing Degree from an accredited school \n License – Temporary Nursing Arkansas license or nursing compact license \n Certifications – Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association \n \n \n We Offer Great Benefits: \n 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! \n \n $20,000 Loan Forgiveness Available \n Up to $2,000 annually in Tuition Assistance \n Eligible for Premium Pay Program \n Shift Differential Pay \n \n Why Mercy? \n \n 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. \n \n 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.
