Registered Nurse - ER; Mid shift

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Fort Smith has undergone a $162 million expansion of its ER and ICU. The ER expanded from 29 to 50 rooms, and the ICU stepped up from 38 to 64 rooms. This expansion enables approximately 25,000 additional patient visits per year, allowing us to better meet the needs of our community in a world‑class environment.

• $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• 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, Vision & Dental Insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time
• 401(k) Employer‑Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure: Must obtain and maintain a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state where nursing duties are performed; must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience: 1 year ER experience preferred; no contract, full‑time or part‑time (.6 and above); no call.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. Additional certifications may be required based on unit and including:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses (CPHON)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C‑EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit‑specific certifications as required

Staffing Ratios: 3:1 on high acuity; 4:1 as needed.

Transfers: Only complex orthopaedic, major burns, and certain neurosurgery cases are transferred out; everything else stays in‑house.

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.