NWA​/Rogers New Grad Residency

Mercy Rogers New-Graduate Nurse Residency

Mercy Northwest Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice nurse residency program designed to support you, a newly licensed nurse, as you transition from student to a confident and independent nursing professional. 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.

Program

Start Date:

The residency program is set to begin February 15, 2027. Orientation will be during the first 2 weeks and will be Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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:

Emergency Department (ED)

Join a fast-paced, dynamic, and never the same twice, our 24-bed Emergency Department provides care to a highly diverse patient population in a Level III Trauma Center. Nurses care for patients experiencing trauma, cardiac emergencies, neurosurgical conditions, renal complications, and a wide range of acute medical concerns. As a critical access point for the community, the ED delivers rapid assessment, stabilization, and life-saving interventions while collaborating across specialties to ensure the highest level of care.

Career Path:
Ideal for nurses interested in Critical Care, Trauma, Flight Nursing, or Emergency Nursing. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1

Cardiac

Join a challenging and rewarding 36-bed cardiac specialty unit where nurses care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Common patient populations include those with heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiac dysrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterization recovery, vascular and thoracic surgery patients, and individuals experiencing sepsis or infectious disease processes. This unit offers exceptional opportunities to enhance assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.

Career Path:
Excellent preparation for Critical Care, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Cardiovascular Nursing specialties. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Our ICU provides advanced, high-acuity care for critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and complex interventions. Nurses care for patients with hemodynamic instability, acute cardiac events, respiratory failure, severe infections, substance withdrawal, and those requiring therapies such as BiPAP, CPAP, and other critical care treatments. This highly collaborative environment allows nurses to work closely with multidisciplinary teams while developing expert critical care skills.

Career Path:
Perfect for nurses passionate about Critical Care and advanced clinical practice. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1-2:1

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

The Progressive Care Unit bridges the gap between intensive care and medical-surgical nursing. Patients often require close monitoring for conditions such as dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, blood pressure emergencies, respiratory support with BiPAP/CPAP, and substance withdrawal management. Nurses gain valuable experience caring for patients with complex medical needs while building strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Career Path: A great stepping stone for nurses interested in Critical Care or other advanced specialty nursing roles. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1

Med/Tele

Our 22-bed Medical/Telemetry unit offers a diverse and engaging patient population. Nurses care for post-operative patients with chest tubes and surgical drains, individuals receiving peritoneal dialysis, and cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring and specialized treatments. This unit provides a strong balance of medical, surgical, and cardiac experience.

Career Path:
Excellent preparation for Cardiac, Neuro Critical Care, PACU, and Procedural Nursing specialties. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Cardiac/Neuro

The 24-bed Cardiac/Neuro unit specializes in caring for patients with both neurological and cardiovascular conditions. Nurses frequently treat patients experiencing stroke, seizures, altered mental status, and cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. This unique specialty combination offers opportunities to build expertise in two highly sought-after nursing disciplines.

Career Path:
Great for nurses interested in Emergency Nursing, Cath Lab, Critical Care, or Interventional Radiology. Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Med/Surg

As one of our largest units, this 48-bed Medical/Surgical floor provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions. Nurses care for patients with pneumonia, oncology diagnoses, post-operative…